William Blair · 2 days ago
2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Equity Capital Markets
William Blair is a Premier Global Partnership that connects growth-oriented companies with a global network of stable, long-term investors. They are seeking a Summer Analyst for their Equity Capital Markets group, where the role involves working alongside senior bankers, conducting research, and supporting the origination and execution of equity offerings.
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Responsibilities
Work alongside analysts, associates, and senior bankers on the ECM origination team and across sector coverage groups 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
Originate and execute equity and equity-linked offerings across William Blair’s client coverage universe
Conduct industry and company research
Perform financial modeling and analysis on market capacity for issuers of equity or equity-linked securities with general supervision
Support ECM Origination and sector coverage groups in preparing commitment committee, filing, and selling memorandums, and investor targeting materials
Work alongside Equity Syndicate, Institutional Sales & Trading, and Research during offering execution process to coordinate feedback on deal messaging, company peers, and the capital markets broadly
Compile and prepare appropriate marketing materials detailing the perspective and recommendation on the capital markets and highlighting William Blair’s equity and distribution platform
Qualification
Required
Pursuing undergraduate bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 - June 2028
General understanding of accounting and finance
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
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 or New York City
Preferred
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
Undergraduate major: all majors considered
Company
William Blair
William Blair is a global investment banking and asset management firm.
Funding
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