Position Overview Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure team in the Richmond, VA office. Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. 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. Why Harris Williams We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. 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. Meaningful impact from the start: As an experienced associate, you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective. Associates are responsible for driving work forward, in partnership with analysts. Collaborative work environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute. Professional development: Your professional development is a top priority. Experienced Associates joining us from other firms go through a robust training program, tailored specifically to their experience and background. All associates participate in the firm’s mentoring program, through which they are partnered with a senior banker to support long-term success and growth. Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: Highly competitive compensation, pension, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits. What We Look For Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure group in the Richmond, VA office. The desired qualifications in experienced associate candidates are: Prior Banking Experience – minimum of two (2) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required; 1+ year as a sell-side M&A Associate strongly preferred Quantitative Analysis – perform and synthesize the findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies Problem solving and presentation skills – identify trends in data and maturely articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders, spoken and written Project Management – lead analytical work and oversee junior team workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development What Makes a Harris Williams Associate Our most successful Harris Williams associates: Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates Find moments of levity even when working long hours Exhibit curiosity Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions Ask “what’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness Clarify deadlines as needed Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks Partner with the Analyst Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same Deliver real-time performance feedback to analysts Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence Speak up during internal and external discussions, as directed by your deal team Translate technical concepts, data, and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market Participate in firm initiatives outside of day-to-day deal work, such as: Recruiting committee Junior banker trainings Firm-wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts Basic Qualifications 2+ years of relevant experience Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time Willingness and ability to relocate to designated office location FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire Please reach out to Kelsey Seery (kseery@harriswilliams.com) with questions. 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. #LI-KS1 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. Competencies Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Effective Communications, Leadership, Marketing Strategy and Positioning, Market Research, Selling., Teamwork Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. Education Masters Certifications No Required Certification(s) Licenses No Required License(s) Pay Transparency Base Salary: $175,000.00 – $225,000.00 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 04/07/2026, 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; 9 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 pncthrive.com. 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. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices. 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 and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver superior 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.

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