Experienced Private Capital Advisory; PCA Analyst – Capital Solutions Group

Position Overview

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

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You must submit your resume, cover letter, and Suited assessment for your candidacy to be considered. Please see the “Other Requirements” section for additional details.

We are seeking an Experienced Analyst (2-3 years experience) to join our Capital Solutions team within our Private Capital Advisory Group, based in our New York City office. The Analyst works closely with the Capital Solutions team to advise sponsors and their portfolio companies on an array of GP-led secondary solutions and junior capital placements.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. We invest in world‑class, team‑oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact.

• Meaningful impact from the start: As an analyst, you have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, representing the firm throughout the entire client engagement.
• Diverse projects: Transaction work spans single‑asset continuation vehicles, multi‑asset continuation vehicles, preferred equity, structured capital, fund tender offers, co‑invest capital raises, and fund‑level financings. We are a high‑touch, trusted advisor, known for our structuring expertise, investor relationships, in‑depth industry knowledge, and execution excellence.
• Collaborative work environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute.
• Professional development: Your professional development is our top priority. You will complete a robust training program designed to build relationships, provide baseline transactional knowledge, and prepare you for your first engagement. This initial training program is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: Highly competitive compensation, generous pension scheme, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.

Harris Williams hires individuals who are motivated by challenge, demonstrated through academic performance combined with involvement outside the classroom, which can include participation in sports, student‑led organizations, or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however, the following skillsets are desired:

• Excel: Understanding of formulas, data validation, macros, tables, conditional formatting
• Accounting: Working understanding of how the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet connect and willingness to deepen subject matter expertise over time
• Problem solving: Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns

• Approach all tasks with humility, collegiality and enthusiasm together with teammates
  • View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
  • Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
  • Learn from mentors
• Are curious self‑stators
  • Exhaust available resources before asking senior deal team members for guidance
  • Ask questions and offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role
• Are responsive
  • This is an “on‑call”, in‑office role
  • Answer emails and calls quickly
  • Clarify deadlines as needed
  • Find moments of levity even when working long hours
  • Stay aligned with your team on active work streams and upcoming tasks
• Take pride in your work product
  • Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain
  • Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion
  • Ask “What’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your team
• Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1, both verbally and in writing
  • As…