Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Equity Capital Markets, Summer 2023 Program (Chicago, New York)
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ABOUT THE TEAM:
By connecting growth-oriented companies with a global network of stable, high-quality, long-term investors, our Equity Capital Markets (ECM) group delivers compelling results for issuers of IPOs, public and confidential follow-on offerings, PIPEs, registered direct offerings, convertibles, and private placements.
We know you have choices on how you spend your summer but encourage you to apply for William Blair’s 2023 Equity Capital Markets Summer Analyst Program. Take the opportunity to build on the fundamentals of your academic background, gain practical knowledge to help prepare you for your next steps and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people.
JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES
The summer program provides all analysts with unique opportunities to:
- Work alongside managing directors, directors, and vice presidents in ECM Origination 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
- Industry and company research
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2023 - June 2024
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
- Undergraduate major: all majors considered
- General understanding of accounting and finance
- Demonstrated interest in the life sciences and understanding of scientific concepts
- 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 locate to Chicago or New York City
Throughout the 9-week program, summer analysts are evaluated for opportunities in our full-time class, upon graduation.
Steps required to complete your application:
- Submit an application on our website for the summer analyst position HERE.
- Upon completion of your application, you will receive a link to complete our pre-interview assessment, Suited, which will need to be completed within 48 hours. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters.
Application Deadline:
Apply by October 5th to be considered for this opportunity.
Learn more at: https://www.williamblair.com/ibcareers
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