2026 M&A Analyst 1

We are seeking a first year Analyst to join the M&A team. Foundational knowledge of Excel, finance, accounting, and problem solving is desired:

• Excel – Understanding of formulas, data validation, macros, tables, conditional formatting.
• Accounting – Working understanding of how the income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet connect and willingness to deepen subject matter expertise over time.
• Problem solving – Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns.

Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious, 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.

Analyst Qualities

• Approach all tasks with humility, collegiality and enthusiasm together with teammates.
• Find moments of levity even when working long hours.
• View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth.
• Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates.
• Learn from mentors.
• Be responsive: This is an “on‑call” role.
• Answer emails and calls quickly every time.
• Clarify deadlines as needed.
• Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks.
• Take pride in your work product.
• Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain.
• Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion.
• Ask “What’s next?” Work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your deal team.
• Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1, both verbally and in writing.
• As you gain confidence through experience, willingness to speak up during internal (senior banker facing) and external (client/C‑suite facing) discussions, as directed by your deal team.
• Be a self‑starter.
• Exhaust available resources, including prior deal materials, desktop research, leaning on more experienced peers for advice/guidance before asking senior deal team members for guidance.
• Be curious. Ask questions along the way to deepen your understanding of the deal process, industry, specific company, etc.
• Offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role.

Other Requirements

Eligible candidates should be in their final year of study towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree. Submit application, including your resume, through Harris Williams’ website: www.harriswilliams.com/careers. Please reach out to Lindsay Spann (lspann@harriswilliams.com) if you have any questions.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

• Competencies: Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Business Acumen, Creativity, Customer Experience Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Effective Communications, Leadership, Managing Multiple Priorities, Taking Ownership, Teamwork.

Work Experience

Roles at this level are filled by recent university/college graduates with little or no professional experience, but possessing relevant skills. Includes individuals joining the organization through a Corporate development/training program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education: Bachelors.

Certifications: No Required Certification(s).

Licenses: No Required License(s).

Benefits

PNC offers 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 and long‑term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back‑up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part‑time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877‑968‑7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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