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William Blair · 3 hours ago

Investment Banking Full-Time Analyst 2026 - Life Sciences

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$110K/yr - $110K/yr

William Blair is a Premier Global Partnership that has delivered trusted advice for nine decades. They are seeking an Investment Banking Full-Time Analyst for their MedTech team within Life Sciences, where the role involves executing in-depth analyses, financial modeling, and providing mentorship to interns.

BankingFinanceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Form varied approaches to analyses once fundamental base of approach is set

Build financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries. Execute core valuation methods, such as comparable companies, precedents and discounted cash flow. Effectively synthesize information to convey complex financial modeling outcomes

Perform due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Identify potential deal issues and properly escalate concerns to team members

Draft management presentations to highlight financial analysis and research results

Assist in the development, production and delivery of proposals and presentations to clients and prospects. Draft marketing materials, emphasizing the advantages of William Blair and its investment banking methods/approach

Participate in client meetings and drafting sessions

Research industries or sectors, as identified by senior bankers, to target certain clients or industries. Evaluate and improve BIC content. Leverage learnings across deals

Seek opportunities to streamline processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently

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

Develop an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications

Mentor summer interns and invest in teaching subsequent classes of analysts, imparting best practices

Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Additional responsibilities as requested

Qualification

Financial modelingValuation methodsDue diligenceSIE ExamSeries 79Series 63Analytical abilitiesMathematical skillsVerbal skillsComputer skillsCustomer serviceJudgmentWriting skillsAdaptabilityProject management

Required

Bachelor's Degree required with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026

Proven track record in university studies required

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 work on multiple projects simultaneously

Strong desire to win

Developing increasingly sound judgement

Thorough understanding of accounting and finance

Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers

Travel required: approximately 5%

Preferred

Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Maven family & fertility benefit

Parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement)

Other voluntary benefits

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

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