2027 Investment Banking Full-Time MBA Associate

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Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive research and financial modeling, apply valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, conveying complex financial modeling outcomes and presenting analysis results. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions, utilizing creative approaches to analyses; carefully review and provide guidance to analysts' work; build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries, leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics; lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions, anticipating potential deal issues; actively participate in presentation development and hypothesis testing; develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects; engage with analysts in the development of marketing materials; actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions; research and expand expertise of industries and/or sectors, monitoring key industry drivers; identify improvements to processes; take ownership of client relationships; demonstrate an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications; act as an on-the-job trainer for analysts, focusing on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Qualifications: MBA Degree required with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027. Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred. SIE Exam prior to beginning employment, and Series 79 and Series 63 within 90 days of employment. Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities. Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills. Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice. Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously. Effective leadership and coaching skills. Strong desire to win. Sound judgement. Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance. Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers. Travel required: approximately 10% to 30%. William Blair is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is $175,000-$175,000 USD; base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.