Public Finance - Intern

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Summary of the Job:

The Intern role is accountable to develop core skills and working knowledge of FNBO business practices and operations through educational sessions, straightforward projects, and other duties requested by the manager.

About This Role:

• Research municipalities, school districts, counties, and other public entities; collect and organize financial, operating, demographic, and economic information from budgets, audits, public records, and other sources.
• Assist with preparing and updating debt schedules, valuation tables, financial comparisons, and key ratios in Excel; learn how analysts use these measures to evaluate an issuer’s financial position and financing needs.
• Support preliminary and final official statement preparation by gathering information, updating assigned sections and tables, and checking numbers, dates, sources, and formatting for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with transaction materials, including financing plans, calendars of events, cost summaries, rating application materials, and closing schedules, as assigned; maintain organized issuer files and project tracking materials.
• Prepare and update Excel spreadsheets, charts, client presentations, proposals, and responses to requests for proposals or qualifications under the direction of bankers and analysts.
• Assist with researching existing bond issues and continuing disclosure filings; gather information for refunding analyses and flag missing information or inconsistencies for the team’s review.
• Gather market data, comparable bond sale results, and interest rate information to support market summaries and financing discussions; learn how market conditions affect municipal borrowing.
• Learn about underwriting, sales and trading, credit ratings, and transaction coordination through team meetings and observation as opportunities arise; support internal presentations as assigned.
• Complete individual and collaborative projects and other assigned duties; communicate progress, ask questions, incorporate feedback, and promptly raise issues that may affect deadlines or accuracy.

Learning and Development

• Work with the manager to establish a development plan and identify learning opportunities aligned with the intern’s interests and the team’s needs.
• Participate in available Northland and FNBO internship educational sessions, events, networking opportunities, and assigned program projects.
• Prepare and deliver an end-of-summer presentation to the public finance group summarizing projects, skills developed, and key takeaways.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

• Demonstrates interest in public finance, investment banking, financial markets, and the role financing plays in supporting communities.
• Brings curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn new concepts, systems, and processes; seeks guidance and responds constructively to feedback.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a habit of reviewing work for accuracy before submitting it.
• Communicates clearly in writing and conversation and can summarize research or financial information for others.
• Works effectively with a team while taking responsibility for assigned tasks, managing deadlines, and communicating competing priorities.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential information.

Program Requirements

• Current university student pursuing a degree in Finance or Finance related; sophomore or junior standing preferred.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through coursework, student organizations, employment, or other activities.
• Availability to participate throughout the summer internship and complete assigned work and program activities.

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Work Environment:

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k, With Matching Contributions

• Time Off Programs

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care

• Employee Banking

• Growth Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

To obtain compensation and benefit information related to this specific role, e-mail First National at [email protected]. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.

Job number: R-20261823

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