Experienced M&A Associate - Industrials

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) matching

Performance bonus eligibility

Robust benefits

Job summary

Harris Williams seeks an Experienced Associate to join the Industrials Group in the Richmond, VA office. The role offers significant exposure to clients and senior bankers, with collaboration across deal teams and a path toward leadership on live engagements.

Qualified candidates bring 2+ years of relevant experience, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and the ability to travel up to 20% and relocate to Richmond. Base compensation is competitive with a robust benefits program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in investment banking or related fields.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Willingness to relocate to the Richmond, VA office.

Responsibilities

• Support live deal execution and new business development with analysts.
• Analyze data, build financial models, and present insights to deal teams.
• Collaborate with senior bankers and clients to drive value for engagements.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Job description

Position Overview

Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Industrials Group in the Richmond, VA office. Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

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.

Why Harris Williams

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.

Meaningful Impact from the Start

As an experienced associate, you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective. Associates are responsible for driving work forward, in partnership with analysts.

Collaborative Work Environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute.

Professional Development

Your professional development is a top priority. Experienced Associates joining us from other firms go through a robust training program, tailored specifically to their experience and background. All associates participate in the firm’s mentoring program, through which they are partnered with a senior banker to support long-term success and growth.

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 seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Industrials Group in the Richmond, VA office. The desired qualifications in experienced associate candidates are:

• Prior Banking Experience – One or more (1+) years of sell-side M&A experience in the Associate seat or two or more (2+) years of equivalent experience in ancillary fields (private equity, transaction advisory/valuation services, corporate development, or other investment banking products)
• 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

Our most successful Harris Williams associates:

• 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

Qualifications

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).

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $175,000.00 – $225,000.00 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 07/29/2026, 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
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility:
• 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.

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.

Company Culture

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 and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver superior 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 HarrisWilliams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way.