M&A Execution Assistant - #2192650

Position Overview

Job Description

About Harris Williams

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

Execution Assistant

Execution Assistants play an integral role in supporting the firm’s merger and acquisition advisory activities. As an Execution Assistant, you will have a high-level of exposure to specific Industry Group teams and complete critical tasks, initiatives, and special projects related to the firm’s M&A execution efforts.

Along With Support From Your Deal Team, You Will

• Assist the M&A Industry Group with the preparation, editing and distribution of M&A deal/marketing materials
• Research and collect data points and client information using CRM and other external resources; update databases and materials as needed
• Create buyer packs, which include company overviews, transaction history, news articles, etc.
• Attend deal-related meetings and identify subsequent action items
• Maintain files (often PowerPoint and Excel) related to multiple, concurrent deals
• Assist in developing Market/Industry Updates and reports; research industry trends, building a robust understanding of the deal team’s industry
• Plan management presentation and closing dinner logistics, including travel and event coordination
• Assist with special projects
  
  
  

Coverage Team Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with origination tracking and organisation; including researching Private Equity Group (PEG) and portfolio companies, pulling relevant reports, conducting weekly meetings and managing updates.
• Assists team with lead tracking by maintaining the dashboard, attending the weekly meeting, making amendments and circulating updates.
  
  
  

Administrative Responsibilities

• Produces weekly reporting for the Frankfurt team including the weekly Team Europe Dashboard and To Do list.
• Scheduling and travel logistics for Frankfurt team
• Team expenses
• Manages on-site client meeting logistics
• Schedules meetings and all meeting requirements
• Assists with the development and distribution of meeting materials
  

Execution Assistant Attributes

Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious, smart and principled – dedicated to achieving the best results for our clients, the right way. We are committed to building a unique firm by valuing and developing talent and deepening relationships with our clients. Harris Williams values Execution Assistants with different educational and professional backgrounds and look for people with the following attributes:

• Ability to interact effectively with management at all levels
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe PDF and research techniques
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative working style
• Proficient in proofreading with strong attention to detail
• Bachelors degree
• 1+ years of professional experience
  
  
  

Mentorship, Training & Development

Mentorship – both formal and organic – is critical to our people’s success. Execution Assistants are assigned mentors who serve as your “go to” resource and help acclimate you to the role. Our lean deal teams, apprenticeship model, and flat organizational culture ensures you will also find additional mentors along the way.

When you start, you will go through an intensive training program to integrate you into our culture, provide a foundation for our business model, and prepare you to hit the ground running. This is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience at Harris Williams.

Other Requirements

In order to be considered, you must be able to work in Germany without Sponsorship.

You must speak and write both German and English fluently

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required, in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Calendar Management, Office Administration, Organizing, Presentation Development, Prioritization, Researching

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Desktop Tools, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Office Administration

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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