Fast Track to Investment Banking - Fall 2026 Event

William Blair • Chicago, Illinois, United States • 12h ago

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

Be part of the company driving meaningful advancement for a more equitable workforce in financial services. We believe that investing in the development of our employees is critical to the growth and success of our clients - and to the industry at large.

William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, institutional sales and trading, and equity research. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs.

The investment banking group enables corporations, financial sponsors, and owner/entrepreneurs around the world to achieve their growth, liquidity, and financing objectives. Drawing on the collective intellectual capital and deep sector expertise of a global team that spans four continents, we bring a rigorous and innovative approach to mergers and acquisitions, corporate board advisory projects, equity and debt financing, and wealth planning for liquidity events.

At William Blair, everyone has a seat at the table.

We believe that great talent can come from anywhere and that diversity of skills, capabilities, perspectives, and experiences drives innovation and success. Harness your potential by being part of a culture of collaboration and accountability that offers compelling work and direct client exposure from the very beginning. Your personal and professional growth will be accelerated by working alongside senior bankers who have a vested interest in your development.

Program Highlights:

Through dynamic banker-led sessions you’ll learn about our firm, culture of collaboration, commitment to our communities, and most importantly, the analyst role.

Fast-track your recruiting for our 2028 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program
Build your professional network with William Blair experts and other program participants

Who Should Apply?

Undergraduate sophomores with:

Strong academic performance
An established interest in a career in investment banking
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
An anticipated graduation date between Dec. 2028 and June 2029

Apply Before EOD October 18th

Your application will need to include:

Resume
Application questions
Completion of our pre-interview assessment after the submission of your application

About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com.

William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v

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