Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Fund Placement

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The William Blair Private Capital Advisory (PCA) team advises alternative investment managers on a wide range of transactions, including continuation funds, strip sales, fund recapitalizations, direct secondaries, LP tender offers, and others. The PCA team serves fund managers pursuing a wide spectrum of investment strategies, such as buyouts, growth equity, venture, distressed/turnaround, infrastructure, mezzanine, credit, and real assets. From transaction origination through closing, members of our PCA group work as a unified team with colleagues from industry coverage, M&A advisory, and the Financial Sponsors Group to provide tailored solutions designed to optimize client outcomes.

The Fund Placement team advises private market managers throughout the capital raising process, including transaction execution and the delivery of fundraising services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive fundraising advisory services and complete due diligence activities while working closely with the project management and investor coverage teams to advance projects, convey relevant investor updates, and present findings to clients.

Market insiders predict the private equity secondary market to account for nearly $200 billion in volumes by the end of 2025.

• Work alongside current analysts, associates, and senior bankers throughout a 9‑week program.
• Take on all functions of a full‑time analyst.
• Harness your potential and contribute to research, pitch material creation, and financial modeling.
• Research industries or sectors to target specific clients.
• Be part of an energetic, entrepreneurial environment focused on client service excellence.
• Join a firm 100 % owned by active partners and focused on developing highly talented people.

• Pursuing an undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above (open to all applicants).
• All undergraduate majors considered.
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for investment banking and financial sponsors.
• Knowledge of investment banking concepts, services, and applicable regulations.
• Project management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Adaptability in an ever‑changing environment and emotional maturity.
• Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and collaborative.
• Willingness to be located in New York City.

Throughout the 9‑week program, summer analysts are evaluated for…