Position Overview

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

TITLE: PRIVATE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS EXECUTION ASSISTANT

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.

The Role: Private Capital Solutions Execution Assistant

Execution Assistants are integral members of our deal teams, helping to drive the firm's private capital advisory activities. We are seeking an Execution Assistant for our Capital Solutions team in New York to manage critical components of the transaction lifecycle. This role offers direct exposure to senior bankers, providing a clear pathway for professional growth within the firm.

• Career Trajectory: We are committed to internal mobility and professional development. High performers in this role will have the opportunity to advance.
• Work Environment: This is a full-time, in-office role based in New York. As a relationship-oriented business, the role requires a commitment to meeting deal-related deadlines, which may include work outside of standard business hours.
• Compensation: The anticipated base salary for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.

Primary Responsibilities

As a key member of the deal team, you will:

• Support the investor outreach process by maintaining real-time data within the firm's CRM, ensuring accuracy for strategic decision-making. This data may include capturing new engagements, daily interactions with prospective and current clients, tracking investor outreach, updating pitch and company records, etc.
• Serve as a point of contact coordinating edits and signing of NDAs between clients and investors, ensuring swift negotiation and timely follow-ups
• Conduct targeted research on industry trends, market dynamics, and client-specific data points to support deal theses and marketing efforts.
• Assist the Capital Solutions team with the preparation and distribution of client-facing materials, including marketing documents, investor presentations, and reports.
• Attend deal-related meetings, manage action items, and ensure project milestones are met.
• Coordinate logistics for critical deal events, including management presentations, due diligence sessions, and closing dinners.
• Manage scheduling and logistics for the investor outreach process, including coordinating calendars for meetings, and arranging travel as needed.

Candidate Profile:

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:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience in a high-performance environment such as investment banking, corporate law, private equity, or a related finance field preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of professional polish.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

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 ensure 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 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.

Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.  

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 an Associates or equivalent degree as well as related experience or product knowledge to accomplish primary duties. Typically requires 3+ years experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Associates

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 10/22/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses.  Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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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