Experienced M&A Analyst - Consumer, Minneapolis

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Stock purchase program

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harris Williams seeks an experienced analyst to join the Consumer team in the Minneapolis, MN office. You will work closely with clients and senior bankers, supporting multiple engagements and internal initiatives while developing through a robust training program.

We value curiosity, teamwork, and a proactive approach. The role offers comprehensive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a global investment bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, data validation, and analysis of financial statements.
• Ability to identify trends in data and communicate insights.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to client engagements and senior bankers from day one.
• Support multiple client projects and internal initiatives including recruiting and mentorship.
• Collaborate with deal teams to drive diligence and execution.
• Demonstrate proactive learning and ownership across tasks.

Skills

Excel expertise

Accounting basics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

Harris Williams seeks to hire an experienced analyst to join the Consumer team in the Minneapolis, MN office. In order to be considered, you must complete all requirements listed below. Note: You must submit your resume, cover letter, and Suited assessment for your candidacy to be considered. Please see the “Application Requirements” section for additional directions. Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

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. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact.

Why Harris Williams

• Meaningful impact from the start: As an analyst, you have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, representing the firm throughout the entire client engagement.
• Diverse projects: Beyond client work, this role will expand your professional experience through recruiting initiatives, mentorship programing, efforts to generate new client engagements, and more.
• Collaborative work environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other.
• Professional development: 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.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: Highly competitive compensation, pension, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.

What We Look For

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 organizations, or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however, the following skillsets are 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

What Makes a Harris Williams Analyst

Our most successful analysts… Approach all tasks with humility, collegiality and enthusiasm together with teammates View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates Learn from mentors Are curious self-starters Exhaust available resources before asking senior deal team members for guidance Ask questions and offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role Are responsive This is an “on‑call”, in‑office role Answer emails and calls quickly Clarify deadlines as needed Find moments of levity even when working long hours 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 up the chain Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion Ask “What’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your team Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1, both verbally and in writing As you gain confidence through experience, speak up during internal (Harris Williams deal team/colleagues) and external (client/C‑suite facing) discussions, as directed by your deal team.

Application Requirements

Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Eligible candidates should already possess a Bachelor's degree from a four‑year institution Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher as a prerequisite Submit your cover letter and resume (You must combine your resume with your cover letter into one PDF and upload to the "Resume" section). Your application will not be considered if you do not submit all materials. Please reach out to Sara Moir at [e-mail] if you have any questions.

About Harris Williams

We are a global investment bank specializing 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.

Disclaimer

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

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Creativity
• 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 program. In 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)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $110,000.00 – $125,000.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/25/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

• 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

• 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 [e-mail]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877‑968‑7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.