Capital Markets Analyst Program, Salt Lake City Interest Rate Risk Management

Zions Bancorporation • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Zions Bancorporation's Capital Markets Analyst Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility. Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" and as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize, and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers. Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven solutions to help companies across its markets raise capital and execute strategic transactions efficiently and effectively. Our approach is simple - help companies we know well connect with and tell their story to investors and capital providers we also know well. Our capital markets product and service offerings include loan syndications, power & project financing, advisory/mergers & acquisitions, real estate capital markets, securities underwriting, interest rate risk management, and foreign exchange. ZCM brings "big bank" financial solutions to the business customers of the bank's local affiliates. The ZCM platform is continually expanding its product capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our client base. The ZCM 2-year Capital Markets Analyst Program offers a unique entrepreneurial experience to join a rapidly growing platform and team. The program offers the opportunity to maximize Analysts' potential in these early professional years, providing foundational knowledge, skills, and experiences that will last a professional lifetime. Analysts will immediately take an active role within their team (while completing a formal training program), working alongside seasoned capital markets professionals, to successfully meet the financial needs of our clients. Analysts will build deep relationships with key partners (e.g. Credit, Legal, etc.), team members, and clients while working throughout the full transaction life cycle. The Interest Rate Risk Management group, within the Sales and Trading business in Zions Capital Markets, is responsible for advising, structuring, pricing, and hedging interest rate risk for the borrowing clients of the bank. The analyst will play a critical role in supporting senior marketers throughout the lifecycle of the deal process, including pitch book creation, document preparation, market updates, deal pricing updates, and facilitating the delivery of interest rate hedging products to clients. They will perform an important role in identifying and tracking potential opportunities by analyzing historic and current loan production. They will also assist in post trade support that interfaces with the middle and back office.

Requirements

• Completed BA/BS degree in Business or Finance, with a scheduled graduation prior to the annual June 2nd start date
• Overall GPA of 3.0 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
• Comfortability working with peers at all levels, ranging from fellow analysts through Managing Directors
• Willingness to commit substantial time and energy to the program

Responsibilities

• Support senior marketers throughout the lifecycle of the deal process
• Create pitch books and prepare documents
• Provide market updates and deal pricing updates
• Facilitate the delivery of interest rate hedging products to clients
• Identify and track potential opportunities by analyzing historic and current loan production
• Assist in post trade support that interfaces with the middle and back office

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees