2025 Summer Analyst Sales & Trading and Equity Research

$60,320 - $62,400/Yr

Citizens Bank - New York, NY

Full-time - Intern

New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Citizens Bank is seeking Summer Analysts to join the Sales & Trading and Equity Research teams in New York, NY. This internship offers a unique opportunity to rotate between the Sales & Trading and Equity Research teams within one of the largest regional banks in the country. Over the course of the 10-week internship program, Summer Analysts will work closely with both junior and senior professionals, gaining significant industry exposure and valuable business insights. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry, particularly in equity sales, trading, and research. During the internship, Summer Analysts will split their time between the Sales & Trading team and the Equity Research team, transitioning halfway through the summer program. This rotation allows interns to develop a basic understanding of both areas, enhancing their analytical skills and industry knowledge. At the conclusion of the 10-week internship, high-performing Summer Analysts will be considered for potential offers for direct employment with the Equity Sales & Trading and/or Equity Research teams after graduation. This opportunity is ideal for students looking to kickstart their careers in finance and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop basic understanding of equity sales and trading from the trading desk.
• Coordinate various processes involved in financing and creation of maintenance of trading-related reports and presentations.
• Participate in all facets of trading activities, including private and public offerings across a variety of industry groups; specific focus on supporting corporate brokerage services, including share repurchase programs and at-the-market offerings.
• Conduct financial analysis.
• Engage in client and stakeholder interaction and communication.
• Observe and attend daily morning calls for both Sales & Trading and Equity Research teams.
• Monitor and analyze daily news and events; build industry knowledge for Equity Research.
• Assist with monthly reporting for Equity Research.
• Work closely with Research Associates and Analysts to maintain files, database, and contacts; ensure files are organized and accurate.

Requirements

• Current students enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor's program, graduating between Winter 2025 - Spring 2026 OR current students enrolled in a graduate program, graduating between Winter 2025 - Spring 2026.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2; Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.5.
• Relevant work experience, leadership experience or coursework in Finance, Accounting or Economics is preferred but all majors will be considered.
• Strong analytical skills and software skills: MS Office application proficiency is required, with a strong emphasis on MS Excel skills; Bloomberg experience is a plus.
• Candidates must currently be a U.S. Resident to be eligible for this program.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in finance-related internships or coursework.
• Leadership experience in academic or extracurricular activities.