Intern - Public Finance (New York, NY)

Hilltop Securities Inc. is currently looking for qualified students to join our Public Finance team as a Summer Intern. This individual will work closely with our Public Finance to gain hands-on experience in the profession while assisting with several key initiatives across the company. They will develop entry-level experience in the financial services industry, including development and delivery of initiatives, and effective practices.  Professional Development Objectives: Experience on a full service trading desk this individual will learn about products traded including corporate bonds, CD's, agencies, treasuries. Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is an in-person experience lasting from May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, with opportunities located in downtown Dallas at our HTS Tower location and throughout the country at various branch locations.

• Work directly with Traders and Public Finance bankers for hands-on experience in this line of business, including opportunity to perform data analysis and deliver presentations to Public Finance leadership and training on municipal finance.
• Perform financial data analysis
• Review client memos, assist with development of presentation materials and proposals for new and existing clients
• Shadow full-time employees as they interact with potential and existing clients
• Assist Public Finance bankers and disclosure departments
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Rising Senior pursuing finance or related field is preferred
• Some experience (0 – 1 year) is preferred but not required
• Strong interest in public finance investment banking
• Computer hardware, operating system (Windows or Mac), and software/application (MS Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook etc.) skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow up to completion
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Desire to learn about career opportunities in the financial services industry
• Candidate MUST have authorization to work for any employer in the US without requiring sponsorship, whether in student status or not not