Fast Track to Investment Banking - Fall 2026 Event

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

Be part of the company driving meaningful advancement for a more equitable workforce in financial services. We believe that investing in the development of our employees is critical to the growth and success of our clients - and to the industry at large.

William Blair is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, institutional sales and trading, and equity research. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet our clients’ evolving needs.

The investment banking group enables corporations, financial sponsors, and owner/entrepreneurs around the world to achieve their growth, liquidity, and financing objectives. Drawing on the collective intellectual capital and deep sector expertise of a global team that spans four continents, we bring a rigorous and innovative approach to mergers and acquisitions, corporate board advisory projects, equity and debt financing, and wealth planning for liquidity events.

At William Blair, everyone has a seat at the table.

We believe that great talent can come from anywhere and that diversity of skills, capabilities, perspectives, and experiences drives innovation and success. Harness your potential by being part of a culture of collaboration and accountability that offers compelling work and direct client exposure from the very beginning. Your personal and professional growth will be accelerated by working alongside senior bankers who have a vested interest in your development.

Program Highlights:

Through a 2-day in-person program in our Chicago Headquarters on Thursday, November 19th and Friday, November 20th you will experience dynamic banker-led sessions where you’ll learn about our firm, culture of collaboration, commitment to our communities, and most importantly, the analyst role. The 2-day program concludes with final round interviews for our 2028 Investment Banking Summer Analyst program, should you apply to the summer analyst role.

• Fast-track your recruiting for our 2028 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program


• Build your professional network with William Blair professionals and other program participants

Who Should Apply?

Undergraduate sophomores with:

• Strong academic performance


• An established interest in a career in investment banking


• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills


• An anticipated graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029

Apply Before EOD October 18th 

Your application will need to include:

• Resume


• Application questions


• Completion of our pre-interview assessment after the submission of your application