2025 Summer Analyst: Fixed Income Capital Markets - Chicago
Chicago, IL 
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About Stifel Fixed Income Capital Markets

Stifel's Fixed Income Capital Markets division delivers a wide range of investment and balance sheet-related services to money managers, income funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, depository institutions, state and local governments, and other financial institutions across North America, Europe and Asia.

Our customer-driven philosophy is based on service and personal interaction, and it is one of the things that separates us from our contemporaries. We provide thought leadership and research on a range of important topics, including the economy, markets, rates, credit, and legislation, as well as investment strategy and products. Furthermore, we provide transactional services to help our clients generate revenue, preserve wealth and ultimately grow their businesses.

Our global platform features:

  • 270+ fixed income sales professionals covering 5,000+ institutional accounts
  • 120+ traders with annual trade volume of $850+ billion
  • Industry-recognized investment grade, distressed, and high yield research
  • 90+ person Fixed Income Research and Strategy Group
  • 25,000+ publication subscribers
  • 50+ institutional fixed income offices worldwide

Position Description: Fixed Income Capital Markets Summer Analyst Program

Our 9-week program provides undergraduates with a hands-on introduction to fixed income sales, trading, and research. As a contributing team member, you will get real-world experience and be fully immersed in the day-to-day business activities of one of the world's largest financial institutions. You will work alongside our professionals, from Analyst through Managing Director, and gain exposure to various rates, credit and bespoke products.

Summer Analysts not only participate in robust training sessions their first week of the internship, but the program's structure provides continued support needed for a successful summer. The program includes networking events, a professional speaker series, end-of-summer reviews, and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects. Analysts work on multiple projects simultaneously to enhance analytical and practical financial skills, as well as to provide the broadest exposure to our firm and the fixed income industry.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees, across all subsidiaries and affiliates, are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for finance. We view diversity holistically - it includes race, gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. The range of our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

A Summer Analyst's specific responsibilities may include conducting industry research, updating and building financial models to analyze company projections and performance, qualitative research on potential transactions, and setting up portfolio analyses for clients.

Your experience as a Summer Analyst may include:

  • Analyzing and researching companies in a wide range of industries
  • Conducting industry research and building models
  • Preparing presentation materials such as slides and summaries for pitch books
  • Performing in-depth quantitative financial analysis
  • Learning technique and strategy from industry professionals
  • Contributing to team meetings and discussions
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Candidates possess outstanding academic records and can demonstrate strong leadership skills through extracurricular endeavors such as student government, athletics, and cultural and entrepreneurial activities.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Expectations for a business-related undergraduate degree and knowledge of financial markets
  • Exceptional capacity for problem solving and quick-thinking
  • Driven, proactive, and team-oriented
  • Demonstrated track record of achievement in academics and extracurricular activities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Highly-motivated and energetic
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • An anticipated graduation date between December 2025 - May 2026
  • Eligible to start on June 2, 2025

    Hiring Minimum: $25/hour

    Hiring Maximum: $25/hour

    Additional Information & Next Steps

    Fixed Income Capital Markets Analyst opportunities are available in a variety of locations including: Please note that you can apply to only one location.

    • Birmingham, AL
    • Chicago, IL
    • Memphis, TN
    • New York, NY

    To be considered for this program you must follow a two-step process by applying in Handshake and UKG. If you advance to the next step of the process, you will receive an email invitation to participate in a phone interview.

    Please note: To be eligible, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

    About Stifel

    Established in 1890, Stifel is one of the nation's leading full-service wealth management and investment banking firms. Stifel serves clients from more than 400 offices across the United States and ranks as the nation's seventh largest full-service investment firm in terms of number of financial advisors. We are also a leading provider of investment banking services to the middle market, a top-ten municipal bond underwriter, and home to one of the industry's largest research franchises. In addition, our Stifel Bank subsidiary provides a comprehensive range of banking services.

    Stifel's success is rooted in the power of our people and platform. We provide our employees an entrepreneurial environment that rewards collaboration and hard work. We are looking to hire smart, talented, and accepting people who have a desire to expand their skills and realize ambitious goals. We are committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the clients we serve and the communities where we live and work.

    At Stifel, we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision care, 401(k), wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off. The health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us. We continue to monitor the current public health situation and have adjusted our hiring procedures to include virtual recruiting tools that allow us to continue meeting new candidates. We look forward to "virtually" meeting you. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Please learn more about our firm by using the following website links:






    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 condition), 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.

     

    Job Summary
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    Bachelor's Degree
    Required Experience
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