Solutions for Today's Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities.Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique.William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nearly nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees' professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients' success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.We believe that great talent can come from anywhere and that diversity of skills, capabilities, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and success. Harness your potential by being part of a culture of collaboration and accountability that offers compelling work and direct client exposure from the very beginning. Your personal and professional growth will be accelerated by working alongside senior bankers who have a vested interest in your development.Program Details:The goal of this program is to connect highly qualified candidates from university undergraduate programs with the William Blair Women's Alliance and the broader William Blair community to engage in discussion and educate participants on the compelling and rewarding opportunity of a career in investment banking at William Blair.Brings to life what a career in investment banking is like through a half-day virtual program consisting of banker panels, conversations, and practical exercises.Virtual sessions focused on:
- Experiences of women with banking careers
- Technical training
- Interview/recruiting preparation
Benefits To You:
- Build on the fundamentals of your academic background and walk away with a better understanding of how your skills can be applied to a career in investment banking.
- Receive training critical for success in the investment banking recruiting process
- Learn from members of the William Blair Women's Alliance about their experiences in investment banking.
- Mentorship from William Blair bankers
Who Should Apply?
- Undergraduate students interested in a career in Investment Banking.
- Sophomores graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
- Strong academic performance
Apply before EOD November 24thYour application will need to include:
- Resume
- Application questions
- Completion of our pre-interview assessment after the submission of your application
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. EOE m/f/d/vBe aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.Download William Blair's privacy policies for job applicants:
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