Private Client Advisors

We provide financial services tailored to the specific needs of high net worth individuals. We focus on discretionary and non-discretionary management of customized quality equity and fixed income portfolios. In addition to our strength in growth equities, we also have expertise in corporate, municipal and government fixed income securities as well as mutual funds.

Here‘s your chance to be creative and entrepreneurial. In the Private Client Advisors Department, bright people thrive. Individual ideas are recognized. Autonomy is encouraged. But you won‘t be alone. Our resources are extensive, and with all of our investment professionals located in Chicago, you‘ll have access to them every day. All of our professionals also benefit from frequent industry best practices sessions.

Some positions include: financial advisor, registered sales assistant, marketing professional, and performance analyst.

Investment Management

Investment Management professionals provide discretionary investment management services to a broad range of investors. This includes everything from performance-driven segmented institutional portfolios to wealthy individuals and their families to investment advisors and mutual fund investors.

In our department, you‘ll find professionals working together. Professionals dedicated to fundamental research. Professionals who know that the client‘s performance and service needs come first. We look for candidates dedicated to working with the department as a team to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction.

Some positions include: portfolio manager, research analyst, client service, administration, trading, and accounting.

Mutual Funds

For more than 20 years, our clients have made solid investments in our mutual funds. Now we‘re offering our funds through other firms as well. This department is responsible for the sales, marketing, product management, development, administration and operations of the William Blair Funds. Our specific expertise is in the area of research and growth investing.

Our group has the feel of a start-up company in the midst of a highly regarded, well-established firm. You‘ll work collaboratively as a team to promote the growth in assets of the William Blair Funds. We also believe that our clients are best served when you are encouraged to draw on your experience and develop new ideas.

We‘ll give you the opportunity to train on the job, but you may add to your knowledge base through industry conferences and seminars, and continuing education programs.

Some positions include: external and internal sales, project management, and fund accounting.

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