About the role
Position Overview
We are a global investment bank specialising in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow. FCA Authorised, member FINRA/SIPC.
Job Description
Harris Williams Capital Solutions team is one of the pre-eminent advisors delivering strategic advisory solutions to private equity and alternative investment sponsors (General Partners or GPs). The team’s core areas of focus include:
Secondary Advisory: We act as sell-side advisor for private capital secondary transactions, specialising in continuation funds and other GP-led transactions
Co-Investment: We assist GP clients in efficiently sourcing co-investment capital, while enhancing their LP base and creating new revenue streams for our clients
Structured Capital: We advise on junior debt or preferred equity capital raises at portfolio company and fund levels
Why Harris Williams
We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. We invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Meaningful impact from the start:
As an experienced
team member
, you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective. Associates are responsible for driving work forward, in partnership with analysts.
Collaborative work environment
: Our goal is to unlock value for our clients and their investors, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute.
Professional development
: Your professional development is
a top
priority.
Experienced Associates joining us from other firms
participate in the firm’s mentoring program, through which they are partnered with a senior banker to support long-term success and growth.
What We Look For
Harris Williams seeks to hire an Associate to join the Capital Solutions team in the London office, based in Mayfair, whose main focus will be on Capital Solutions (encompassing Secondary Advisory, and Co-investment transactions).
The desired qualifications in experienced associate candidates are:
Prior Banking Experience –
minimum of three (3) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required; direct experience of secondary transactions and/or co-investments strongly preferred
Quantitative Analysis
– perform and synthesize the findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies
Problem solving and presentation skills
– identify trends in data and maturely articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders, spoken and written
Project Management
– lead analytical work and oversee junior team workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development
Client Facing Skills
– ability to interact effectively with clients in pitch, planning and update calls, as well as with prospective investors for networking and during deal execution
What Makes a Harris Williams Associate
Our
most successful Harris Williams associates:
Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality
View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
Find moments of levity even when working long hours
Exhibit curiosity
Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions
Ask “what’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction
Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project
Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness
Clarify deadlines as needed
Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
Partner with the Analyst
Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach
Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same
Deliver real-time performance feedback to analysts
Collaborate across teams
Liaise and work closely with colleagues from Primary Fund Placement and the M&A Sector teams to originate and execute deals
Share market intelligence, pipeline and client insight across teams to bring the full breadth of the firm to our clients
Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence
Speak up during internal and external discussions, as directed by your deal team
Translate technical concepts, data, and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market
Participate in firm initiatives outside of day-to-day deal work, such as: Recruiting committee Junior banker trainings Firm-wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts Basic Qualifications Ability to work in the U.K. [We do offer sponsorship] 3+ years of relevant experience Please reach out to Emily Kay (ekay@harriswilliams.com) with questions. Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent. Qualifications Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position. Competencies Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Customer Experience Management., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Effective Communications, Leadership, Marketing Strategy and Positioning, Market Research, Selling., Teamwork Work Experience 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. Education Masters Certifications No Required Certification(s) Licenses No Required License(s) Benefits PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives. In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com . Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . Please include