2027 Public Finance Summer Analyst- San Francisco at Stifel

Wayne State University; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Summer Analyst for its Public Finance team. The 9-week program provides hands-on experience in investment banking, where you'll assist in live transactions, conduct market research, and create professional materials. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and be pursuing a degree, expected to graduate between December 2027 and May 2028. This role offers a competitive pay of $35/hour and requires authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic performance and leadership track record.
• Interest in markets, municipal/public policy, and investment banking.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and issuer research and refine financial models.
• Create client-ready materials like pitch books and transaction summaries.
• Support due diligence and transaction execution.

Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Disciplined work ethic

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to work in teams

Motivated and proactive

Education

Pursuing degree with anticipated graduation in Dec 2027 - May 2028

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

2027 Public Finance Summer Analyst - San Francisco

About Stifel Public Finance
Stifel’s Public Finance team operates at the intersection of capital markets and public impact – advising city, state and local government and not‑for‑profit clients as they raise capital to build, modernize, and sustain essential infrastructure. You will see the full spectrum of municipal finance: from flagship state and city issuers and large‑scale economic development projects to school districts and smaller communities—each with real‑world budgets, complex stakeholder dynamics, and time‑sensitive execution needs.
Stifel ranked #1 as senior or sole manager for negotiated municipal bond issues for the twelfth consecutive year (2025) – pricing more than one in every ten negotiated issues in the nation from a Stifel desk. With ~250 professionals across 44 offices, you’ll join a national platform with the deal flow, resources, and mentorship that define a top‑tier investment banking experience.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees, across all subsidiaries and affiliates, are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for Finance. We view diversity holistically – it includes race, gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity.

Position Description: Summer Analyst Program
Stifel’s 9‑week Summer Analyst Program is a fast‑paced, hands‑on introduction to the Analyst role in public finance investment banking. You will work directly with deal teams – from Analyst through Managing Directors – supporting live transactions and pitches across a broad range of public finance sectors. Summer Analysts are expected to manage multiple workstreams at once, producing high‑quality analysis and client‑ready materials that contribute to both idea generation and transaction execution.

Responsibilities

Summer Analysts play a meaningful role on the deal team – conducting market and issuer research, building and refining financial models (including analysis of outstanding bonds and potential refundings/new‑money financings), preparing polished client presentation materials, and supporting transaction execution from kickoff through pricing.

• Analyze municipal issuers and borrowers across diverse sectors (general government, K‑12, pensions, economic development, higher education, and more), synthesizing credit, financial, and operating trends into clear takeaways for senior bankers and clients; drive sector and market research, build and maintain databases, and develop comparable‑issuer / comparable‑transaction analyses to support business development and execution.
• Create client‑ready materials – pitch books, market updates, and transaction summaries – with an emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and a professional “banker‑ready” finish.
• Partner with deal teams to execute financings – supporting due diligence, document review, scheduling, and coordination across internal partners and external working groups.
• Perform in‑depth quantitative analysis, including cash flow and debt service modeling, scenario/sensitivity analyses, and evaluation of refunding opportunities.

Qualifications

Summer Analyst candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic performance, a track record of leadership, and a genuine interest in markets, municipal/public policy, and the analytical rigor of investment banking. We value candidates who have challenged themselves through student leadership, athletics, entrepreneurial initiatives, research, or other high‑impact commitments, and who bring intensity, curiosity, and a team‑first mindset.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; comfort working with large data sets and drawing clear, defensible conclusions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in producing error‑free, client‑ready work.
• Disciplined work ethic with the stamina to perform in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis succinctly.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint (modeling, sensitivity analysis, and professional presentation design).
• Exposure to finance and accounting and/or quantitative modeling through coursework, projects or prior experience.
• Prior financial modeling and analytical experience preferred.
• Ability to work in teams.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and energized by a steep learning curve.
• Demonstrated interest in finance, markets, and public policy, and a desire to understand how capital markets shape communities.
• Anticipated graduation date: December 2027 – May 2028.
• Available to start on June 7, 2027.

Hiring Minimum: $35/hour
Hiring Maximum: $35/hour

Additional Information & Next Steps
Public Finance Summer Analyst opportunities may be available in the following locations: Apply to only one location.

Please note: To be eligible, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.