Investment Banking Analyst, Life Sciences - BioTech

William Blair
Chicago, IL
Category Banking
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

Join William Blair's Life Sciences investment banking team to provide strategic advice to innovative, cutting-edge companies in the BioTech and MedTech sectors. The team provides deep technical and financial expertise to guide clients' capital-raising and M&A efforts. As industry specialists, the bankers have extensive knowledge of the sector and the competitive landscape, serving clients that are developing therapies, products, and technologies across various therapeutic areas.

What You Will Do

Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses, build financial models, execute due diligence, research, and analysis to support new business development, transaction execution, and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a strong desire to win, developing increasingly sound judgment, and a thorough understanding of accounting and finance. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in the life sciences and an understanding of scientific concepts, with excellent mathematical, writing, verbal, and computer skills.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers

Benefits

  • 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
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