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Harris Williams · 1 week ago

2026 M&A Associate - Healthcare & Life Sciences

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$175K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

Harris Williams is a leading investment bank focused on M&A advisory in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector. They are seeking an Associate to join their team in San Francisco, CA, where the role involves significant client interaction, leading workstreams on diverse projects, and participating in professional development initiatives.

Investment Banking

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

As an associate, you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective

Associates lead key workstreams throughout client engagements

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

Qualification

ExcelAccountingData analysisAnalytical ThinkingBusiness AcumenEffective CommunicationsMarketing StrategyMarket ResearchLeadershipTeamwork

Required

Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Submit application through Harris Williams' website, www.harriswilliams.com/careers. Make sure to include your cover letter and resume (You must combine your resume and cover letter into one PDF and upload)

You are required to complete a profile with Suited which will cover your academic background, prior work experience, employment preferences, and ask a series of suitability questions. Your Suited score will be considered as a data point in addition to your resume, interactions with the firm, etc

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience

Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered

Masters

Preferred

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 accounting and valuation subject matter expertise over time

Problem solving and data analysis – Able to identify trends in complex data sets and articulate the impact of those patterns

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Effective Communications

Leadership

Marketing Strategy and Positioning

Market Research

Selling

Teamwork