Experienced M&A Associate - Healthcare & Life Sciences

Harris Williams

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 225,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global investment banking firm in Richmond is seeking Experienced M&A Associates to contribute to various industry groups. The role demands at least 2 years' experience in investment banking, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive leadership approach. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and be eligible to work in the U.S. The salary range is competitive, from $175,000 to $225,000, reflecting market standards. Potential candidates will report to Kelsey Seery for inquiries.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years in investment banking, corporate finance or private equity.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills required.
Experience leading teams in M&A deal execution.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex analyses to synthesize financial insights.
Lead analytical work and supervise junior team members.
Articulate and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Quantitative Analysis

Problem solving

Project Management

Effective Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Position Overview

Harris Williams seeks to hire Experienced M&A Associates in the Richmond office across a number of groups:

Business Services
Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Industrials
Transportation & Logistics

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

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.

What We Look For

Prior Banking Experience – minimum of two (2) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required; 1+ year as a sell-side M&A Associate 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

What Makes a Harris Williams Associate

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
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

2+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
Willingness and ability to relocate to designated office location
FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire

Salary and Benefits

Base Salary: $175,000–$225,000

Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.
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 48 business hours from 01/07/2026, although longer with business discretion.

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)

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.

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