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We areambitious in our goals andsteadfast in the belief that clientsdeserve our very best. We invest inworld-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled - those whoare eager to be part of something bigger than themselves.

• Meaningful impact from the start: As an experienced associate, you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective. Associates are responsible for driving work forward, in partnership with analysts.
• 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 a top priority. Experienced Associates joining us from other firms go through a robust training program, tailored specifically to their experience and background. All associates participate in the firm's mentoring program, through which they are partnered with a senior banker to support long-term success and growth.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: Highly competitive compensation, pension, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.

What We Look For

Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Healthcare & Life Sciences group in the Richmond, VA office. The desired qualifications in experienced associate candidates are:

• 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 workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development

What Makes a Harris Williams Associate

Our most successful Harris Williams associates:

• 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 workstreams 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Please reach out to Sara Moir (smoir@harriswilliams.com) with questions.

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.

Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, andHarris 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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