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William Blair · 1 month ago

2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Leveraged Finance

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$110K/yr - $110K/yr

William Blair is a Premier Global Partnership that has delivered trusted advice for nine decades. They are seeking summer analysts for their Leveraged Finance Group to gain practical knowledge, work alongside professionals, and contribute to client advisory services.

BankingFinanceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work alongside current analysts, associates, and VPs over the course of the 9-week program

Take on all functions of a full-time analyst

Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability

Analyze financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance, current conditions, and outlook for client companies and prospects

Build detailed, fully integrated three-statement financial models to analyze the impact of alternative transactions and capital structures on cash flows, covenant cushions, and investor rates of return

Assess information required to perform all pertinent analyses; compile information request lists and track information gathered; assist lenders and investors in their due diligence processes

Draft offering memorandums, management presentations, and other communications with clients and investors

Participate in client meetings and drafting sessions

Support client relationship development by forming a detailed understanding of client needs and challenges, providing professional/responsive service, and anticipating client needs

Research current and prospective client companies, comparable companies and transactions, and industries; monitor and research capital markets; update client and debt/equity databases

Qualification

Analytical skillsQuantitative skillsFinancial modelingAccounting knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelVerbal communicationWritten communicationDetail orientedAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

Pursuing undergraduate bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 - June 2028

Undergraduate major: all majors considered

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

General understanding of accounting and finance

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

You are adaptable in an ever-changing environment and can manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity

You are highly motivated, detail oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment

Willingness to be located in Chicago

Preferred

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)

Company

William Blair

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William Blair is a global investment banking and asset management firm.

Founded in 1935

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.williamblair.com

H1B Sponsorship

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