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William Blair Company LLC · 🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What William Blair Company LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Associate” (Financial and Investment Analysts) in IL: $110k–$275k, median $175k. Most were filed at wage level I (33%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — William Blair Company LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 13 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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/entrepre neurs 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 William Blair is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. About Our Firm William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities