2026 M&A Analyst 1

Harris Williams & Co; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in London is seeking a first-year Analyst to join the M&A Team. The role involves significant collaboration with clients and senior bankers throughout the deal process, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous personal growth. Ideal candidates will have foundational knowledge in finance and Excel, coupled with strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers a robust training program and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development training

Team-building events

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of Excel, finance, accounting and problem solving is desired.
• Candidates should be in their final year of study toward a degree.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to each phase of the deal process ensuring collaboration.
• Answer emails and calls quickly.
• Quality check work for accuracy before submission.

Skills

Excel

Accounting

Problem solving

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Effective Communications

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a first year Analyst to join the M&A Team in our London UK office.

Job Description

About Harris Williams

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.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration 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. When you join Harris Williams you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

Why Harris Williams

Diverse projects :

• Analysts contribute to each phase of the deal process ensuring significant collaboration with clients and senior level bankers.
• Analysts also grow their professional experience through participation in recruiting, mentorship, deal generation, support etc.

Collaborative work environment :

• As an Analyst you have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers representing the firm throughout the entire deal process.

Engaging culture :

• We believe talent is our greatest asset.
• Our people exemplify a team over individual culture and participate in team‑building events both regional and companywide.

Professional development :

• We care about your training and development.
• New analysts and associates convene in Richmond for a robust training program designed to help you build relationships, provide baseline knowledge of the M&A process and prepare you for your first live deal staffing.
• This is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience at Harris Williams and cultivate a well‑rounded skillset.

About the Role

Harris Williams hires individuals who are motivated by challenge demonstrated through academic performance combined with involvement outside the classroom which can include: participation in sports, student‑led organisations or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however foundational knowledge of Excel, finance, accounting and problem solving is desired:

• 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 subject matter expertise over time.
• Problem solving: Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns.

Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious and principled, dedicated to achieving the right results for our clients the right way.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

Analysts who thrive at Harris Williams demonstrate the following:

• Approach all tasks with humility, collegiality and enthusiasm together with teammates.
• Find moments of levity even when working long hours.
• View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth.
• Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates.
• Learn from mentors.

Be Responsive

• This is an on‑call role.
• Answer emails and calls quickly every time.
• Clarify deadlines as‑needed.
• Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks.

Take pride in your work product

• Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing it up the chain.
• Seek feedback from teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion.
• Ask "What's next?" Work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your deal team.
• Articulate thoughts and ideas to teammates on day 1 both verbally and in writing.
• As you gain confidence through experience, willingness to speak up during internal (senior banker facing) and external (client/C‑suite facing) discussions as directed by your deal team.

Be a self‑starter

• Exhaust available resources including prior deal materials, desktop research, leaning on more experienced peers for advice / guidance before asking senior deal team members for guidance.

Be curious

• Ask questions along the way to deepen your understanding of the deal process, industry specific company etc.
• Offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role.

Other Requirements

• Eligible candidates should be in their final year of study towards a Bachelors or Masters degree.
• Submit application including your resume through Harris Williams website. Please reach out to Lindsay Spann if you have any questions.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Competencies

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Creativity
• Customer Experience Management
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Effective Communications
• Leadership
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Taking Ownership
• Teamwork

Work Experience

Roles at this level are filled by recent university / college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills. Includes individuals joining the organization through a Corporate development / training lieu of a degree. A comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

• Bachelors

Certifications

• No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

• No Required License(s)

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• Engineering Support
• MAC
• Hydraulic
• General Services
• Ado
• Health Education

Employment Type

Full‑Time

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