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William Blair · 2 days ago

2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Leveraged Finance

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$110K/yr - $110K/yr

William Blair is a Premier Global Partnership seeking summer analysts for their Leveraged Finance Group. The role involves working alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical knowledge, and contributing to various financial analyses and client interactions throughout a 9-week program.

BankingFinanceWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work alongside current analysts, associates, and VPs 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

Analyze financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance, current conditions, and outlook for client companies and prospects

Build detailed, fully integrated three-statement financial models to analyze the impact of alternative transactions and capital structures on cash flows, covenant cushions, and investor rates of return

Assess information required to perform all pertinent analyses; compile information request lists and track information gathered; assist lenders and investors in their due diligence processes

Draft offering memorandums, management presentations, and other communications with clients and investors

Participate in client meetings and drafting sessions

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

Research current and prospective client companies, comparable companies and transactions, and industries; monitor and research capital markets; update client and debt/equity databases

Qualification

Analytical skillsQuantitative skillsFinancial modelingAccounting knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelVerbal communicationWritten communicationDetail orientedAdaptabilityCollaboration