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      Finding, attracting, and developing talented people is the foundation of our success. Learn about the promising career opportunities currently available at William Blair.

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Turning today’s brightest minds into tomorrow’s leaders

Committed to your growth

Our collaborative, rewarding environment provides the ideal setting for graduate students to launch their careers. View the stories below to learn more about our full-time opportunities for recent graduates and internship opportunities for current graduate students.

Our firm is consistently rated as one of the best places to work in the investment industry and in Chicago. Vault’s 2011 "Guide to the Top 50 Banking Employers" rated us as the 10th-best company to work for, and we have been selected for the second consecutive year by the Chicago Tribune for inclusion on its list of "Top Workplaces".

We invite you to review our current openings and submit your résumé using our online portal. For general inquires please contact recruitingdirector@williamblair.com.

We are committed to making William Blair one of the best places to work in the investment industry. In addition to highly competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, employees can take advantage of flexible-spending accounts, commuter benefits, wellness screenings, an in-building fitness center, adoption benefits, and other benefits. The firm also sponsors a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan for eligible employees.

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Investment banking associate program

Our investment banking associate program allows M.B.A. graduates and other experienced professionals to build a long-term career as a trusted advisor to our clients in executing mergers and acquisitions and capital-raising activities. We also provide a 10-week summer associate program for current graduate students. View the stories below to learn more about the associate program.

If your goal is to work in a dynamic environment that challenges you to think independently and deliver innovative solutions for clients, then William Blair is the ideal place to launch your post-M.B.A. career. Small deal teams and our focus on high-growth companies give associates the unique opportunity to work directly with top-level client executives and senior bankers. Associates assume a day-to-day leadership role in the transaction process, which typically includes significant client interaction and development of key deliverables. Learn more (PDF)

Our investment banking associate program provides M.B.A. graduates and other experienced professionals the platform to build a long-term career as a trusted advisor to our clients. Associates work on a variety of transactions, including M&A advisory assignments, public equity offerings, private equity placements, and strategic alternatives reviews.

Small deal teams and our focus on middle-market, high-growth companies afford associates the unique opportunity to work directly with senior-level client executives and top-level bankers. Associates assume a critical role in the entire transaction process, including the initial pitch, due diligence, preparation of written prospectuses or memorandums, meetings with potential investors/buyers, negotiation of key terms, and maintenance of client communication and relationships.

Associates typically begin as generalists and, after one to three years, move into an industry group. The opportunity to work closely with team members in our offices around the world gives our associates a global perspective. Top-performing associates advance to the vice president level, with the longer-term potential to become a partner of the firm.

All slots for the 2012 Full Time Associate Program have been filled.

We offer a 10-week summer associate program for high-performing M.B.A. and graduate-school students who are typically going into their final year of study. Summer associates are given high-level responsibilities and entrusted to work directly with clients and senior bankers. Strong-performing summer associates are offered full-time positions commencing the following summer.

All slots for the 2012 Summer Associate Program have been filled.

To learn more about the recruiting schedule for our full-time and summer  programs for associates or to submit your résumé, please contact your career services department to determine if William Blair comes to your campus or apply online.  For additional information, please contact recruitingdirector@williamblair.com.

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Equity research associate position

As an associate in our highly regarded equity research group, you will have the opportunity to provide in-depth coverage of quality growth companies. You will gain extensive experience in fundamental equity research by building and analyzing financial models, interviewing management teams, communicating with institutional investors, and writing research reports. View the stories below to learn more about the research associate position.

Our equity research analysts are recognized leaders in providing in-depth investment analysis and recommendations of quality growth stocks.

In 2011, our analysts received a combined 13 awards from The Wall Street Journal’s "Best on the Street" analyst survey and the Financial Times/StarMine's "World’s Top Analysts" list. This marked the second consecutive year in which our analysts earned a combined 13 awards from these prestigious publications.

Built using stringent criteria for quality and growth, our research coverage comprises more than 500 companies in the following industry sectors:

  • Consumer
  • Financial Services and Technology
  • Global Industrial Infrastructure
  • Global Services
  • Healthcare
  • Technology, Media, and Communications

View our coverage list

We invite you to review our current openings and submit your résumé using our online portal. For general inquires please contact recruitingdirector@williamblair.com.