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Our Life Sciences investment banking team provides strategic advice to innovative, cutting-edge companies in the BioTech and MedTech sectors. The rapid and cost-effective development of therapies, products and technologies is critical not just to public health, but to the functioning of society and economic activity. Companies leading the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative therapies count on our deep technical and financial expertise to guide their capital-raising and M&A efforts. As industry specialists, our bankers have extensive knowledge of the sector and the competitive landscape, serving clients that are developing therapies, products and technologies across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, immunology, neurology/CNS, rare disease, genetic medicines, and liver disease, among others.
This role is specifically on our BioTech team.
Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive research and financial modeling, apply valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, describing financial modeling outcomes, and presenting analysis results. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
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.
Additional responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred
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
Travel required: approximately 5%
William Blair is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Website | https://www.williamblair.com/Careers/Job-Search |
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