About the Role
The William Blair Women in Banking Programme is a two-day immersive experience designed to introduce high-potential female students to careers in investment banking. Participants will gain first-hand insight into the analyst role and life at William Blair through workshops, commercial discussions, and networking opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Gain practical insight into investment banking through technical and commercial workshops led by William Blair bankers
- Participate in valuation, Excel, and case study exercises designed to develop core analytical skills
- Network with Analysts, Associates, Vice Presidents, and Managing Directors across our industry teams
- Learn about William Blair's collaborative culture, career opportunities, and the investment banking recruitment process
- Build your professional network with William Blair professionals and fellow participants
Requirements
- Undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in investment banking
- Expected to graduate in 2028
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement
- Have an established interest in finance, business, or investment banking
- Demonstrate leadership potential, curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills
- Thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments
- Students from all degree disciplines are encouraged to apply
Skills
- Valuation
- Excel
- Case study analysis
- Problem-solving
Location
- William Blair London Office
Work Type
- In-person programme
Experience Level
- Undergraduate students
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree
Benefits
- Selected participants may be considered for accelerated progression within William Blair's 2027 Summer Analyst Programme
About the Company
- William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, institutional sales and trading, and equity research.
- We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients' evolving needs.
- Our Investment Banking Group partners with corporations, financial sponsors, and entrepreneurs around the world to achieve their strategic growth, liquidity, and financing objectives.
- William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups.
- We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities.
- Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
- What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
- We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.
Equal Opportunity
- William Blair is an equal opportunity employer.
- It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for.
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