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Jumpstart Your Career in Investment Banking

We offer internships for students in the U.S. and Europe with potential full-time opportunities upon graduation.

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What You Need to Know

William Blair's Investment Banking Group

Our global footprint provides opportunities to deliver highly strategic advice to market-leading companies around the world. We provide the industry’s brightest minds with the opportunity to thrive in an energetic, entrepreneurial environment and team-oriented culture.

Our Mission

Provide bold, innovative advice to clients and leadership in our markets and communities.

Candidates Should Have

  • A strong academic track record
  • Proven leadership skills
  • An interest in learning about the financial services industry

Our opportunity for analysts

  • Energetic, entrepreneurial environment
  • Team-oriented culture focused on client service excellence
  • 100% owned by active partners
  • Focused on developing highly talented people who want to build a long-term career and have an immediate impact

Opportunities

Summer Analyst Program

Our 9-week program is intended for those entering their final year of undergraduate study.

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Locations

Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, London (UK), Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco

Group Designation

Assigned directly to one of the following groups across investment banking:

  • Aerospace/Defense & Govt. Services
  • Corporate Advisory*
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Equity Capital Markets*
  • Financial Sponsors Group*
  • Healthcare*
  • Industrial Growth Products
  • Leveraged Finance
  • Supply Chain/Commercial Services*
  • Tech-Enabled Services
  • Technology*

*Teams with representation across multiple offices

Start Date

June

Training Program Length

Nine weeks

Program Highlights

  • Work on pitches and live deals with analysts, associates, and senior bankers
  • Participate in summer volunteer activities and social events

Advancement Opportunity

Take your career to the next level through hands-on experience, relevant skills training and valuable professional networking. Successful completion of the program may result in a full-time offer from the firm.

Early Identification Programs

Bridge to Investment Banking

The goal of this unique program is to identify women from university undergraduate programs and educate each participant on the compelling and rewarding opportunity of a career in investment banking.

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Locations

Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco

Group Designation

Assigned directly to one of the following groups across investment banking:

  • Aerospace/Defense & Govt. Services
  • Corporate Advisory*
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Equity Capital Markets*
  • Financial Sponsors Group*
  • Healthcare*
  • Industrial Growth Products
  • Leveraged Finance
  • Supply Chain/Commercial Services*
  • Tech-Enabled Services
  • Technology*

*Teams with representation across multiple offices

Start Date

June

Training Program Length

Nine weeks

Program Highlights

  • Work on pitches and live deals with analysts, associates, and senior bankers
  • Participate in summer volunteer activities and social events

Advancement Opportunity

Take your career to the next level through hands-on experience, relevant skills training and valuable professional networking. Successful completion of the program may result in a full-time offer from the firm.

Application Process

What You Can Expect

Learn about the recruiting process for Investment Banking at William Blair.

Complete your application

If there's a fit, a recruiter will be in touch to learn more about your background.

Apply online

Recruiter Screen

This can be via phone or over Microsoft Teams. We’ll dive deeper into your background and tell you about the open role.

Meeting with our banking team

If there’s a fit, you’ll start conversations with our bankers. If that initial conversation goes well, you’ll meet with more of the team for a deeper dive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Applicants Need to Know

Do you have any tips for success in the application process?

Does William Blair hire foreign nationals and sponsor work visas?

When will I hear back regarding the status of my application?

What if William Blair doesn’t recruit directly on my campus?

Can I apply for multiple positions or locations?

What groups are represented in each office?

Are analysts part of a generalist program or are they placed directly into groups upon starting?

Contact

Need to know more?

Contact our team

U.S. Campus Recruiting Team
EMEA Campus Recruiting Team