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Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
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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.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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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.
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What William Blair Company LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Associate” (Financial and Investment Analysts) in NY: $175k–$175k, median $175k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 roles
- 4 certified filings for “Associate” (Financial and Investment Analysts) in NY: $175k–$175k, median $175k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.
Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.
We know you have choices on how you spend your summer but encourage you to apply for William Blair’s 2027 Investment Banking Enterprise Value Debt Summer Analyst Program. Join the recently acquired Armentum Partners team and be a part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people.
The summer program provides all summer analysts with unique opportunities to:
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Work alongside analysts, associates, and senior bankers across sector coverage groups over the course of the 9-week program
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Take on all functions of a full-time analyst
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Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability
Qualifications:
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Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 - July 2028
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Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
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Undergraduate major: all majors considered
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General understanding of accounting and finance
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Strong analytical and quantitative skills
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
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You are adaptable in an ever-changing environment and can manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity
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You are highly motivated, detail oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment
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Willingness to be located in San Francisco
Throughout the 9-week program, summer analysts are evaluated for opportunities in our full-time class, upon graduation.
Once you complete your application, you will receive a link to complete our pre-interview assessment, Suited, which will need to be completed within 48 hours. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters.
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 that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com .
William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v
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