Public Finance Intern

Reference PUBLI008921 Description Summary This 3-5 month internship provides current college freshman - junior students the opportunity to work in Stifel's Public Finance Department Trading Desk. The role will be located in our Conshohocken office specializing in our Municipal Structured Finance Group. Interns will provide analytical and transaction support on municipal financings, assist in the development of proposals and presentations, and provide general support to the initiatives of senior team members. Hours are flexible between 5-10 hours a week. A strong desire and ability to learn technical and business development skills are important. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review effective client pitch books. Research industry and market trends, running and analyzing data. Research municipal issuers, their financial condition, capital needs and revenue sources. Work with senior team members to create marketing and sales materials. Analytical projects using Bloomberg and Excel Attend client meetings/calls with senior bankers as requested Qualifications Good interpersonal interaction and able to work well with others. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Proven ability to prioritize competing priorities work under stress created by time deadlines and work volume fluctuations. Able to prepare and deliver clear, effective and professional presentations. Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Works independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment manages priorities, deadlines and tasks in order to meet deadlines and accomplish goals. Strong analytical skills - uses logic and reasoning to identify complex problems review related information and develop options and implement solutions. Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices a plus. Must be a self-starter, independent worker and able to multi-task. Education and Experience Minimum Required Current undergraduate student. Freshman - Junior. Systems and Technology Strong understanding of MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based applications. Ability to quickly learn specialized databases, including EMMA, Bloomberg. About Stifel Stifel is a more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success. While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success. At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Stifel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities EEO to all associates, applicants for employment, and individuals providing services in the workplace without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy including childbirth, lactation, child-bearing capacity, sterilization, fertility, past pregnancy condition and the potential or intention to become pregnant and related medical condit on, sexual and reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitions, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, weight, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, familial status, homelessness i.e., lack of a permanent mailing address or a mailing address that is a shelter or social services provider, status as a covered veteran or any other protected criteria in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Stifel complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment applicable to each location in which the Firm operates. Stifel strictly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, termination, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All Stifel associates are responsible for implementing this EEO policy in their daily actions, conduct and decisions. All associates are expected to treat each other with respect and professionalism. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2024-10-19