M&A Associate: Consumer Deals & Client Impact

Harris Williams; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Williams seeks a first-year Associate to join the Consumer team in the Minneapolis, MN office. The role offers significant client exposure and collaboration with senior bankers, with a structured training program and strong potential for career growth.

We value learning agility, quantitative analysis, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. This in-office role requires working long hours and a commitment to the firm's high standards.

Qualifications

• Learning agility is highly valued and demonstrated by adapting quickly to new information and feedback.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to articulate ideas clearly in writing and in client settings.
• Solid problem solving and data analysis abilities, including interpretation of complex financial data.
• Proficiency with Excel (formulas, data validation, tables, conditional formatting) and PowerPoint for client-ready materials.
• Understanding of income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets; willingness to deepen accounting/valuation skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools to enhance output while maintaining judgment and ownership.

Responsibilities

• High exposure to clients and senior bankers; drive work forward with analysts and manage end-to-end deal processes.
• Contribute to deal teams and client engagements, shaping deal strategy and recommendations.

Skills

Learning agility

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Accounting and finance

AI literacy

Capital IQ

FactSet

Education

Masters

Tools

Capital IQ

FactSet

Job description

Harris Williams seeks a first-year Associate to join the Consumer team in the Minneapolis, MN office. The role offers significant client exposure and collaboration with senior bankers, with a structured training program and strong potential for career growth.

We value learning agility, quantitative analysis, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. This in-office role requires working long hours and a commitment to the firm's high standards.