Position Overview

The Harris Williams Summer Analyst program in our San Francisco office is an intensive 10-week internship program. The summer analyst program is designed for rising seniors to simulate the fast-paced and demanding environment in which a full-time Analyst is expected to perform.

Job Description

Summer Analyst Program Experience

• Detailed instruction on the HW sell-side process

• Challenging assignments for each stage of the M&A process

• Exposure to live deal-related work and meetings

• Exposure to professionals of varying levels

• Potential to receive a full-time return offer

Why Harris Williams

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: Beyond client work, this role will expand your professional experience through recruiting initiatives, mentorship programing, efforts to generate new client engagements, and more.

• 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. New analysts and associates convene in our Richmond headquarters for a robust training program designed to build relationships, provide baseline knowledge of M&A, and prepare you for your first client engagement. This initial program is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience.

• 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 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

What Makes a Harris Williams Analyst

Our most successful summer analysts…

• 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-starters

  • 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 workstreams and upcoming tasks