Investment Banking Analyst 1, Fund Placement

William Blair

London, United Kingdom
On-site
Bachelor's degree required
Prior investment banking experience
Fundraising or placement agent experience
The William Blair Fund Placement team advises private market managers throughout the capital raising process including transaction execution

Job Summary

  • The William Blair Fund Placement team advises private market managers throughout the capital raising process including transaction execution.
  • Analysts will take ownership of deal admin tasks such as maintaining trackers, scheduling calls, and updating Salesforce while providing strategic advice on fundraising structuring.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of accounting and finance along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Matching Summary

The William Blair Fund Placement team advises private market managers throughout the capital raising process including transaction execution.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Prior investment banking experience
  • Fundraising or placement agent experience
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills
  • Client meeting participation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring summer interns
  • Process improvement initiative
  • Curiosity about private market strategies
  • Deep understanding of accounting and finance
  • Effective leadership and coaching skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Prior investment banking experience required
  • Previous Analyst experience strongly preferred
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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