Job Description
Position Overview
Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure team in the New York, NY office.
Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
About Harris Williams
We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.
Why Harris Williams
We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. We invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Meaningful impact from the start: As an experienced associate, you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective. Associates are responsible for driving work forward, in partnership with analysts.
Collaborative work environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute.
Professional development: Your professional development is a top priority. Experienced Associates joining us from other firms go through a robust training program, tailored specifically to their experience and background. All associates participate in the firm’s mentoring program, through which they are partnered with a senior banker to support long-term success and growth.
Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: Highly competitive compensation, pension, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.
What We Look For
Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure group in the New York, NY office. The desired qualifications in experienced associate candidates are:
Prior Banking Experience – minimum of two (2) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required; 1+ year as a sell-side M&A Associate strongly preferred.
Quantitative Analysis – perform and synthesize the findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies
Problem solving and presentation skills – identify trends in data and maturely articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders, spoken and written
Project Management – lead analytical work and oversee junior team workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development
What Makes a Harris Williams Associate
Our most successful Harris Williams associates:
Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality
View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
Find moments of levity even when working long hours
Exhibit curiosity
Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions
Ask “what’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction
Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project
Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness
Clarify deadlines as needed
Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
Partner with the Analyst
Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach
Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same
Deliver real-time performance feedback to analysts
Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence
Speak up during internal and external discussions, as directed by your deal team
Translate technical concepts, data, and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market
Participate in firm initiatives outside of day-to-day deal work, such as:
Recruiting committee
Junior banker trainings
Firm-wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
Willingness and ability to relocate to designated office location
FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire
Please reach out to Kelsey Seery ([email protected]) with questions.
Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.
#LI-KS1
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
Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Customer Experience Management., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Effective Communications, Leadership, Marketing Strategy and Positioning, Market Research, Selling., Teamwork
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, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Masters
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $175,000.00 – $225,000.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 12/30/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
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
[email protected]
. 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-XXXXXX 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.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ****** 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.
California Residents
Refer to the
California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice
to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.
Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure team in the New York, NY office.
Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
About Harris Williams
We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.
Why Harris Williams
We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. We invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves.
Meaningful impact from the start: As an experienced associate, you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective. Associates are responsible for driving work forward, in partnership with analysts.
Collaborative work environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute.
Professional development: Your professional development is a top priority. Experienced Associates joining us from other firms go through a robust training program, tailored specifically to their experience and background. All associates participate in the firm’s mentoring program, through which they are partnered with a senior banker to support long-term success and growth.
Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: Highly competitive compensation, pension, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.
What We Look For
Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure group in the New York, NY office. The desired qualifications in experienced associate candidates are:
Prior Banking Experience – minimum of two (2) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required; 1+ year as a sell-side M&A Associate strongly preferred.
Quantitative Analysis – perform and synthesize the findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies
Problem solving and presentation skills – identify trends in data and maturely articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders, spoken and written
Project Management – lead analytical work and oversee junior team workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development
What Makes a Harris Williams Associate
Our most successful Harris Williams associates:
Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality
View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
Find moments of levity even when working long hours
Exhibit curiosity
Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions
Ask “what’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction
Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project
Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness
Clarify deadlines as needed
Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
Partner with the Analyst
Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach
Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same
Deliver real-time performance feedback to analysts
Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence
Speak up during internal and external discussions, as directed by your deal team
Translate technical concepts, data, and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market
Participate in firm initiatives outside of day-to-day deal work, such as:
Recruiting committee
Junior banker trainings
Firm-wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
Willingness and ability to relocate to designated office location
FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire
Please reach out to Kelsey Seery ([email protected]) with questions.
Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.
#LI-KS1
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
Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Customer Experience Management., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Effective Communications, Leadership, Marketing Strategy and Positioning, Market Research, Selling., Teamwork
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, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Masters
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $175,000.00 – $225,000.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 12/30/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
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
[email protected]
. 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-XXXXXX 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.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ****** 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.
California Residents
Refer to the
California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice
to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Experienced M&A Associate position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in New York offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
