2026 IB Summer Analyst | Private Capital Advisory | New York

William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nearly nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.

We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.

Job Description

The William Blair Private Capital Advisory (PCA) team advises alternative investment managers on a wide range of transactions, including continuation funds, strip sales, fund recapitalizations, direct secondaries, LP tender offers, and others. The PCA team serves fund managers pursuing a wide spectrum of investment strategies, such as buyouts, growth equity, venture, distressed/turnaround, infrastructure, mezzanine, credit, and real assets. From transaction origination through closing, members of our PCA group work as a unified team with colleagues from industry coverage, M&A advisory, and the Financial Sponsors Group to provide tailored solutions designed to optimize client outcomes.

The secondary advisory role combines investment banking activity (deal origination, due diligence, financial modeling, strategic and financial advice, structuring and execution) with capital markets responsibilities (institutional coverage and distribution).

The Fund Placement team advises private market managers throughout the capital raising process, including transaction execution and the delivery of fundraising services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive fundraising advisory services and complete due diligence activities while working closely with the project management and investor coverage teams to advance projects, convey relevant investor updates, and present findings to clients.

The private equity secondary market accounted for over $130 billion of transaction volume in 2021 and is one of the fastest-growing asset classes within the alternative investment ecosystem.

We know you have choices on how you spend your summer but encourage you to apply for William Blair’s 2026 Private Capital Advisory Summer Analyst Program. Take the opportunity to build on the fundamentals of your academic background, gain practical knowledge to help prepare you for your next steps and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people.

The summer program provides all interns with unique opportunities to:

• Unique opportunity to work alongside current analysts, associates, and senior bankers over the course of a 9-week program
• Take on all functions of a full-time analyst
  • Opportunity to harness your potential
  • Direct client exposure
  • Work alongside and support senior bankers in research and creation of pitch materials
  • Build financial model to value potential clients
  • Researching industries or sectors in targeting certain clients or industries
  • Play integral role in various deals
• Energetic, entrepreneurial environment
• Team-oriented culture focused on client service excellence
• 100% owned by active partners
• Focused on developing highly talented people who want to build a long-term career and have an immediate impact

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2026 - June 2027
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
• Undergraduate major: all majors considered
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for investment banking and financial sponsors
• Knowledge of Investment Banking concepts, services, and applicable regulations
• Project management and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• You are adaptable in an ever-changing environment and can manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity
• You are highly motivated, detail oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to locate to New York City

In accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is approximately $110,000 at the time of posting. Salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Throughout the 9-week program, summer analysts are evaluated for opportunities in our full-time class, upon graduation.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a link to complete our pre-interview assessment, Suited, which will need to be completed within 48 hours. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters.

Application Deadline:

Apply by January 23rd to be considered for this opportunity.