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About the Role

As an Analyst in William Blair's newly established European Private Capital Markets team, you will execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of private capital raising solutions to high-growth, technology-driven businesses. You will perform research and financial modelling, apply core valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities across growth equity raises, private placements, structured equity and recapitalisations. You will also provide training and mentorship to summer interns and less experienced Analysts as the team grows.

Responsibilities

Perform due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions.
Identify potential deal issues and properly escalate concerns to team members.
Draft management presentations to highlight financial analysis and research results, and to help build differentiated equity stories for private capital investors.
Assist in the development, production and delivery of proposals and presentations to founders, management teams and investors.
Draft marketing materials that emphasise the advantages of William Blair and its private capital markets approach.
Participate in client meetings and drafting sessions.
Research technology and technology-enabled sub-sectors, as identified by senior bankers, to target certain clients or sub-sectors.
Monitor key industry drivers and leverage learnings across deals.
Seek opportunities to streamline processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently.
Support client relationship development by building a detailed understanding of client needs and challenges, providing professional and responsive service and anticipating client information needs.
Develop an understanding of the macro and technology factors related to client sectors, private capital markets products and their potential implications.
Mentor summer interns and invest in teaching subsequent classes of Analysts, imparting best practices and helping build the culture of a new team.
Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Additional responsibilities as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Internship or prior work experience in the financial services industry preferred; exposure to private capital, growth equity or technology is an advantage.
Proven track record in university studies required.
Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities.
Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills.
Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong desire to win, combined with the entrepreneurial drive to help build a new team.
Developing increasingly sound judgement.
Thorough understanding of accounting and finance.
Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers.
Travel required: approximately 5%.

Skills

Genuine passion for technology and disruptive business models
Financial modelling
Core valuation methods
Due diligence
Research
Analysis
Documentation
Presentation drafting
Proposal and presentation development
Marketing material drafting
Client meeting participation
Technology sector research
Process streamlining
Client relationship development
Understanding of macro and technology factors
Mentoring
Accounting
Finance

Location

London
Amsterdam

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Analyst

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

About the Company

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.
We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.
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.
Learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com.

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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