Harris Williams & Co. dedicates a great deal of effort to hire individuals who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a proven track record of performance excellence both in and outside of the classroom. An Associate candidate should be extremely proficient in conversational and written English, be exceptionally detailed oriented, have the ability to work well with others under pressure, and possess a willingness to work long hours. No specific academic major is a prerequisite; however, a strong finance and accounting background is desired.