Business Analyst

Position Overview

Core Competencies:
The Business Analyst is a dynamic and high-impact role with a focus on management reporting and analytics, strategy projects, and business support. This position will reside within Harris Williams’ Business Operations team, which supports the firm’s deal execution and origination efforts. The Business Analyst can expect substantial responsibility, as well as extensive interaction with senior-level bankers and management.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

Management Reporting and Analytics

• Complete monthly / quarterly updates to existing reports that track key performance metrics
• Engage firm-wide stakeholders to evaluate additional reporting needs and opportunities to leverage data
• Identify new internal and external data sources to improve and enrich our reporting capabilities

Strategy Projects

• Assist in preparation of firm-wide and senior management presentations
• Conduct competitive benchmarking analyses and monitor industry trends
• Support senior management and other colleagues with data analysis and ad-hoc requests

Business Operations Support

• Manage market data vendors and other key banker resources
• Continuously scan the firm to determine resource needs or gaps with respect to deal execution
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to execute Business Operations initiatives

Job Specific Competencies, Education and Experience: 

• College degree, preferably a business, finance, or statistics major from a nationally accredited university. 
• 1-2+ years of experience in investment banking, financial services, or other professional services preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Record of being resourceful, a problem solver, and a proven self-starter
• Exceptional work ethic, with the ability to meet deadlines and execute efficiently.
• Strong presentation skills and ease in communicating with both senior and junior colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills and close attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• High level of competency in Microsoft Excel and PPT.  Experience with Power BI and / or market data platforms such as Capital IQ, FactSet, or Thomson Reuters preferred.
• Good understanding of, or interest and willingness to learn about, the investment banking industry.

In order to be considered, you must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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.

Competencies

Analytical Thinking – Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.

Business Acumen – Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Business Analytics – Knowledge of technologies, techniques and practices for the evaluation of business performance data; ability to analyze business performance using advanced statistical methods to justify and drive future business planning decisions.

Consulting – Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking – Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.

Effective Communications – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

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 and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

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