2027 Rotational Sales and Trading Summer Analyst

Performance Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay 30–35 USD

Mentorship program

Career development workshops

Job summary

Performance Trust's Rotational Sales and Trading Internship Program offers a dynamic, immersive experience for ambitious students aiming to launch a career in high finance. Interns will rotate across Sales and Trading teams in Chicago, gaining exposure to market dynamics, mentorship, and career development workshops.

The program emphasizes strategy development, risk analysis, and trade analysis while teaching tools and mindset used in the trading world.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Pursuing degrees in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python or other programming language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support traders and sales professionals with data collection, market research, and trade ideas/analysis.
• Structure and analyze bond cash flows using Bloomberg, Intex, and YieldBook.
• Analyze fixed income securities, market data, and transaction opportunities.
• Assist in evaluating client balance sheets and investment objectives.
• Learn how trading desks, sales, and teams collaborate to deliver solutions for financial institutions.
• Build and maintain analytical tools, reports, and workflow improvements in Excel and other systems.
• Support projects related to new products, business development, technology, or process improvement.
• Work with experienced professionals to understand risk, pricing, and post-trade processes.

Skills

Excel

Python

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree program

Finance/Economics/Mathematics/CS/Engineering

Tools

Bloomberg

Intex

YieldBook

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse. Our work is focused on long-term impact and relationships built on what matters most: trust and enduring performance.

Program Overview

Performance Trust's Rotational Sales and Trading Internship Program offers a dynamic and immersive experience designed for ambitious students seeking to launch their careers in high finance. Over the course of the summer, interns will gain hands-on exposure to real-time market dynamics and rotate across different Sales and Trading teams within your assigned work location. Beyond technical training, interns benefit from mentorship, networking events, and career development workshops. You will contribute to strategy development, risk analysis, and trade analysis while learning the tools and mindset that drive success in the trading world. The program is designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare participants for full-time opportunities in Sales and Trading.

Responsibilities

• Supporting traders and sales professionals with data collection, market research, and trade ideas/analysis.
• Structuring and analyzing bond cash flows by utilizing cash flow engines like Bloomberg, Intex and YieldBook
• Analyzing fixed income securities, bond cash flows, market data, and transaction opportunities
• Assisting with the evaluation of client balance sheet and investment objectives
• Learning how trading desks, sales, and other teams collaborate to deliver solutions for financial institutions
• Building and maintaining analytical tools, reports, and workflow enhancements in Excel and other systems
• Supporting projects related to new products, business development, technology, or process improvement
• Working with experienced professionals to understand risk, pricing, trade analysis, and post-trade processes
• Presenting findings, project updates, or market observations to team members and leadership

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s program graduating between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Pursuing degrees in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets, fixed income, corporate finance, and/or the banking industry through coursework, extracurricular activities, internships, or independent study.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python or other programming language a plus.
• A curious, quick-learning mindset and genuine interest in understanding how different parts of a financial services business operate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Program Duration

8-10 weeks, June-August 2027 (exact dates TBD and subject to change)

Program Location

Chicago, Illinois

Posting End Date

The application deadline for this role is Friday, November 20th at 8:00am CT. Based on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date.

Intern Hourly Rate

The hourly pay range for this position is $30-35 per hour. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Salary Description

$30-35/hour

This position is a seasonal role with limited benefit eligibility unless required by local, state or federal law. Performance Trust will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Performance Trust now or in the future.