Investment Banking summer analyst and early-career development programs
Build skills and make connections that will serve your entire career through a summer analyst role or full-time development opportunity from Raymond James Investment Banking.
Step into the middle of the market
Working in the vibrant, restless middle market, Raymond James has distinguished itself as a premier firm supporting the goals of businesses, investors and private equity clients in this high-tempo arena.
Early-career development
Investment Banking Analyst Program participants collaborate with senior bankers as a member of a small, focused team.
A real-world, hands-on education
As an analyst in the Investment Banking Analyst Program, you’ll develop skills, insights and relationships that will be invaluable throughout your career. You’ll quickly become a contributing member of the team, and the the work you do will support decisions that drive growth and shape the competitive landscapes of our clients’ industries.
Investment banking is a demanding, exciting career, and as you learn while doing, you’ll be supported by a team committed to your long-term success.
The Investment Banking Analyst Program is a three-year, full-time opportunity.
Role and responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive valuation analyses, including comparable company benchmarking and discounted cash flow modeling, to inform high-stakes decisions.
- Drive critical insights for equity offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions from concept through execution.
- Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate strategic financing alternatives and optimize transaction outcomes.
- Conduct in-depth industry and company research, synthesizing findings into compelling analyses and transaction documentation.
- Craft executive-level client presentations that translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
- Monitor market trends and breaking industry developments to proactively surface insights that shape client strategy and uncover new opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business-related field.
- 3.5 GPA or higher preferred.
- Internship experience in a related field is preferred.
- Candidates must be permanently eligible to work in the United States.
David Myers Managing Director Raymond James Investment Banking 2013 Investment Banking Analyst Program participant
“Each year at Raymond James has expanded my responsibilities, sharpened my skills and reinforced that your trajectory here is defined by your drive.”
Investment Banking summer analysts experience the fast-paced, high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions and capital markets under the guidance of industry veterans.
A comprehensive introduction to investment banking
Raymond James Investment Banking summer analysts make a difference, contributing to live deals alongside experienced colleagues. We’ve earned a strong reputation for our approach based on small, senior-banker-led teams that manage deals from origination to execution.
As a summer analyst, you’ll gain real-world experience, enhance your analysis skills and participate in drafting sessions, new business proposals and due diligence meetings.
Role and responsibilities
- Work closely with Investment Banking analysts to develop financial models and perform valuation methodologies, comparative company analysis and discounted cash flow analysis on target companies.
- Complete comprehensive research and analytical workstreams supporting live deal processes.
- Provide timely industry intelligence to enhance client strategy and transaction execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree student in the summer between junior and senior years.
- 3.5 GPA or higher are preferred.
- Permanently eligible to work in the United States.
Raymond James Investment Banking offices
Raymond James Investment Banking has offices across the US, Canada and Europe.