Public Finance Intern

UMB Bank•Kansas City, MO

4d•$33,786 - $49,698

About The Position

The Public Finance team provides bond underwriting, private placement, and municipal advisory services to municipalities and nonprofit entities nationwide to help finance capital projects. The Public Finance Intern works with the team's bankers and analysts, supporting proposals and projects for municipal and nonprofit clients. This is a summer internship starting in late May. The position was posted on October 29, 2026, and the application deadline is 45 days after the posting date unless the role is filled earlier. The listed compensation range is $33,786–$49,698; actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and other job-related factors. UMB describes its culture as people-focused and community-oriented, emphasizing trust, inclusion, opportunities for associates, and support for causes associates care about. The company provides equal employment opportunities and offers accommodations during the application process upon request.

Requirements

Be working toward a business degree or another relevant specialty, such as accounting, finance, economics, or pre-law.
Be enthusiastic about helping clients find solutions to finance capital projects in their communities.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing proposals and RFP responses for municipal and nonprofit clients.
Use proprietary and subscription data sources to update financial information for presentations.
Use bond analysis and pricing software to identify potential bond refunding candidates.
Perform bond structuring analysis to support bankers.
Gain exposure to bond sales and trading functions within the Capital Markets Group.