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Stifel Financial Corp. · 2 weeks ago

2026 Public Finance Bridge Program

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Stifel Financial Corp. is dedicated to a culture that prioritizes clients and associates. The Public Finance Bridge Program is a two-day career exploration seminar for undergraduate sophomores, focusing on the intersection of fixed income investment banking and public policy, providing insights into the public finance industry and potential career paths at Stifel.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Gain insight into how Public Finance sits at the intersection of fixed income investment banking and public policy

Participate in both lecture style and interactive programming, as well as networking activities with Stifel bankers

Understand the integral role that Public Finance plays in everyday lives, and how Stifel's Public Finance business serves as an industry leader

Qualification

Finance knowledgePublic policy understandingExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyTeam-orientedAnalytic skillsDrivenProactiveGPA above 3.3Problem solving

Required

Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 - May 2028

Minimum GPA of 3.3 or above

Demonstrated interest in both finance and public policy

Interested in pursuing a career in banking

Demonstrated track record of achievement in academics and extracurricular activities

Driven, proactive, and team-oriented

Exceptional problem solving, analytic, and Microsoft Office skills

Authorization to work in the U.S

Candidates must be able to travel to the program location for the full duration of the program

Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA and should not exceed one page

Resume must be submitted in PDF format. Word documents will not be accepted

Interested candidates should submit one PDF document with a resume and a statement of interest, either during the resume or additional attachments submission

Statements of interest should be no longer than 500 words and should cover why the candidate is interested in public finance, what they hope to gain from the program, and why they are interested in Stifel

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings

Stifel Total Health Connect

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition & certification assistance programs

Paid time off

Much, much more

Company

Stifel Financial Corp.

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Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, investment advisory, and related services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities through more than 400 locations across the U.S.

Founded in 1890