2027 Investment Banking Full-Time Analyst - Sports, Media & Entertainment

William Blair is hiring a 2027 Investment Banking Full-Time Analyst for its Sports, Media & Entertainment team. The role supports business development and transaction execution through financial analysis, valuation modeling, research, due diligence, client materials, and client relationship support.

What you'll do:

• Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Form varied approaches to analyses once fundamental base of approach is set
• Build financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries. Execute core valuation methods, such as comparable companies, precedents and discounted cash flow. Effectively synthesize information to convey complex financial modeling outcomes
• Perform due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Identify potential deal issues and properly escalate concerns to team members
• Draft management presentations to highlight financial analysis and research results
• Assist in the development, production and delivery of proposals and presentations to clients and prospects. Draft marketing materials, emphasizing the advantages of William Blair and its investment banking methods/approach
• Participate in client meetings and drafting sessions
• Research industries or sectors, as identified by senior bankers, to target certain clients or industries. Evaluate and improve BIC content. Leverage learnings across deals
• Seek opportunities to streamline processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently
• Support client relationship development by developing a detailed understanding of client needs and challenges, providing professional and responsive service and anticipating client information needs
• Develop an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications
• Mentor summer interns and invest in teaching subsequent classes of analysts, imparting best practices
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree required with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Proven track record in university studies required
• SIE Exam, prior to beginning employment, and Series 79 and Series 63 within 90 days of employment
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
• Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills
• Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong desire to win
• Developing increasingly sound judgement
• Thorough understanding of accounting and finance
• Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers
• William Blair is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits:

• Eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Maven family & fertility benefit
• Parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement)
• Other voluntary benefits