M&A Execution Assistant - Pool

Execution Assistant Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. 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. We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, 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. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams. Execution Assistants play an integral role in supporting the firm's merger and acquisition advisory activities. As an Execution Assistant, you will have a high-level of exposure to specific Industry Group teams and complete critical tasks, initiatives, and special projects related to the firm's M&A execution efforts. Employees who thrive at Harris Williams demonstrate the following: Approach all tasks with humility, collaboration and enthusiasm View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates Learn from mentors and serve as mentor to junior team members, over time Be responsive This is an in-office role. Light after hour email usage expected Acknowledge requests and clarify deadlines as needed Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks Take pride in your work product Proofread your work to ensure accuracy before distributing Seek feedback from your bankers during and after project completion Ask "What's next?" Work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your team Maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgement, tact, and discretion Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates and clients both verbally and in writing As you gain confidence through experience, willingness to speak up during internal discussions Operate as a mentor among peers, offering support, backup or best practices that may enhance others' experience or performance Be a self-starter Exhaust available resources, including desktop research, leaning on more experienced peers for advice/guidance Offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role to enhance or create efficiency in existing processes Proactively identify potential conflicts/issues and propose potential solutions Be intellectually curious and have a teachable spirit Ask questions along the way to deepen your understanding of M&A process and your industry group Understand the deal process from pitch to close. Know where your team of bankers are in the process at any given time, to anticipate potential needs or conflicts Proficient in MS Office, MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Heavy calendar and contact management General Excel formula capabilities to organize data, build out specific dashboard requests, etc. Editing and formatting expertise in PowerPoint utilizing templates Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of professional experience This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required, in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. 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 Accuracy and attention to detail, confidentiality, desktop tools, effective communications, flexibility and adaptability, office administration Roles at this level typically require an Associates or equivalent degree as well as related experience or product knowledge to accomplish primary duties. Typically requires 3+ years experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. Associates No Required Certification(s) No Required License(s)

Created: 2026-03-06