Experienced M&A Associate

Position Overview

Harris Williams seeks to hire Experienced M&A Associates in the Richmond office across a number of groups:

• Business Services
• Energy, Power & Infrastructure
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Industrials
• Transportation & Logistics

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

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

• Prior Banking Experience – minimum of two (2) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required; 1+ year as a sell-side M&A Associate strongly preferred
• Quantitative Analysis – perform and synthesize the findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies
• Problem solving and presentation skills – identify trends in data and maturely articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders, spoken and written
• Project Management – lead analytical work and oversee junior team work streams in support of live deal execution and new business development

• Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality
  • View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
  • Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
  • Find moments of levity even when working long hours
• Exhibit curiosity
  • Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions
  • Ask 'what's next?' and work ahead instead of waiting for direction
  • Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project
• Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness
  • Clarify deadlines as needed
  • Stay aligned with your team on active work streams and upcoming tasks
• Partner with the Analyst
  • Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach
  • Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same
  • Deliver real-time performance feedback to analysts
• Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence
  • Speak up during internal and external discussions, as directed by your deal team
  • Translate technical concepts, data, and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market
• Participate in firm initiatives outside of day-to-day deal work, such as:
  • Recruiting committee
  • Junior banker trainings
  • Firm-wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
• Willingness and ability to relocate to designated office location
• FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire

Base Salary: $175,000–$225,000

• Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.
• Role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
• Application Window:
  Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 01/07/2026, although longer with business discretion.

Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.

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