Investment Banking Intern - LA or Houston

Zions Capital Markets (“ZCM”) operates as a division of Zions Bancorporation and comprises five product areas that operate as a unified, national platform with deep regional expertise. Our teams collaborate to deliver targeted, client-driven solutions to help companies raise capital and execute strategic transactions efficiently and effectively.

Investment Banking: Provides advisory and execution services, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (sell-side/buy-side transactions), capital raising, and strategic advisory. Customized engagements assist clients in achieving strategic milestones throughout their business lifecycle, including growth and transition strategies, with meticulous attention to detail and process

Debt Capital Markets: Provides debt solutions to clients through Loan Syndications and Securities Underwriting. Loan Syndications structures and arranges multi-bank credit facilities ranging in sizes from $50MM to $1B+. Securities Underwriting* provides execution capabilities for capital raising activities including underwriting debt and equity for public and private securities issuances

Power & Project Finance: Originates and executes custom financing solutions for owners of power generation assets and power-related infrastructure projects across the U.S. via a specialized team of experienced industry experts

Real Estate Capital Markets: Provides nationwide direct lending solutions across the commercial real estate lifecycle through two primary lending platforms: CMBS Lending and Agency Lending (Fannie Mae DUS and Freddie Mac Optigo). The team directly originates and underwrites fixed-rate commercial and multifamily mortgage loans, delivering non-recourse financing solutions for income producing commercial real estate. Through its CMBS platform, RECM originates loans for securitization, while its Agency platform provides multifamily financing through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs

Sales & Trading: Provides a full array of foreign exchange, commodities and interest rate risk management solutions to assist clients with managing exposure to changes in price volatility in the market

Our approach is simple - help companies we know well connect with and tell their story to investors and capital providers we also know well.

Investment banking and securities underwriting activities are offered through Zions Direct, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. For more information, please see our website at www.zionscapitalmarkets.com .

As a Zions Capital Markets Investment Banking intern, you will support live transaction execution by conducting company and industry research, analyzing market data, and building detailed financial and valuation models for mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and capital markets advisory. Under the guidance of senior team members, you will actively participate in diligence sessions, client meetings, and internal discussions while contributing to deliverables that help address complex, real-world business challenges. Throughout the internship, you will strengthen your technical skills, gain exposure to how we advise clients and support growing businesses, and build meaningful relationships with mentors, peers and senior leaders.

BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or related majors, with a scheduled graduation date between May 2028 – June 2028

Overall GPA of 3.5 or above

Strong interest in finance and capital markets

High degree of academic and extracurricular achievement

Proven analytical ability, critical thinking, and attention to detail

Solid leadership and interpersonal skills

Superior written and oral communication skills

Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Comfortable working with peers at all levels, ranging from fellow analysts through Managing Directors

Flexibility to work long hours, nights, and weekends, as needed for transaction workflow

This position is eligible to earn an hourly wage of $43.