Frankfurt Hcls Associate 2

Position Overview

About Harris Williams

Associate Role
Associates at Harris Williams play an integral role in all the firm’s merger and acquisition advisory activities. Associates learn the deal process through live transaction work alongside seasoned banking professionals and are active contributors during every phase of the deal process. As an Associate, you have a high level of exposure to clients, represent the firm throughout the entire deal process, and cultivate a well-rounded skillset as an M&A expert.

Associates are developed as industry generalists. In Richmond, Associates work within a variety of industry verticals during their first six months, before dedicating to an industry group.

Along with your teammates, you will create major deal process deliverables, including:

- Pitch Materials
- Valuation Analysis
- Confidential Information Memorandum
- Management Presentation

Outside of deal execution responsibilities, Associates assist with various internal initiatives, including:

- Recruiting activities, including interviews and campus events
- Participating in marketing teams

Associate Attributes
Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious, smart and principled - dedicated to achieving the right results for our clients, the right way. We are committed to building a unique firm by valuing and developing talent and deepening relationships with our clients. Harris Williams values associates with different educational and professional backgrounds and look for people with the following attributes:

- Positive attitude
- Committed worth ethic
- Intellectual curiosity and passion for live deal experience
- Collaborative working style
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Quantitative and analytical abilities
- Creative and strategic thinking skills
- Resilience under pressure

**Job Description**:

- Assists with assignments and transactions.
- Actively contributes during every phase of the deal process.
- Active participation on transaction teams.
- Leads the writing and development of both initial pitch material and descriptive memoranda.
- Active participation in drafting sessions and due diligence meetings.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

- Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
- Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Competencies

Analytical Thinking - Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.
Customer Experience Management. - Implements the strategies and techniques used to ensure that customers have a positive experience with the organization and its products and services at every touch point.
Leadership - Knowledge of, and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Marketing Strategy and Positioning - Knowledge of and ability to use business models to develop and implement marketing strategies, objectives, and tactics as well as establishing a communications plan.
Market Research - Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques for collecting, collating and analyzing information on existing or potential markets in order to meet market needs.
Selling. - Applies knowledge of banking products and services to meet customer needs and enable them to achieve their financial goals. Identifies prospecting approaches to identify potential customers and create opportunities to sell financial solutions and ideas to customers.
Teamwork - Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education

Masters
Additional Job Description

**Benefits**:
PNC offers employees a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature); dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short
- New to PNC.

Disability Accommodations Statement:
The Human Resources Service Center hours of operation are M