Intern - Finance & Strategies

Hilltop Securities Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilltop Securities Inc. invites ambitious students to join its Fixed Income Capital Markets team as a Summer Intern in an in-person program from May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience on a full-service trading desk, learning about treasury, agency, corporate, municipal, and mortgage-backed bonds, working with Traders, Sales, and the Strategies team. This internship offers exposure to fixed income analytics, reporting, and desk techniques while developing professional

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing business, finance, economics, or related field.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 0–1 years of experience preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook) and Windows.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Experience on a full-service sales and trading desk, learning about treasury, agency, corporate, municipal, and mortgage-backed bonds.
• Work directly with Traders and Sales team
• Learn desk technique and strategy
• Support Strategies team to aid sales and trading
• Assist in developing fixed income analytical tools and reporting
• Streamline daily tasks and processes

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Rising senior in business/finance/economics or related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Windows OS

Job description

Hilltop Securities Inc. is currently looking for qualified students to join our Fixed Income Capital Markets team as a Summer Intern. This individual will work closely with our Fixed Income to gain hands-on experience in the profession while assisting with several key initiatives across the company. They will develop entry-level experience in the financial services industry, including development and delivery of initiatives, and effective practices. Professional Development Objectives: Experience on a full service trading desk this individual will learn about products traded including corporate bonds, CD's, agencies, treasuries. Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is an in-person experience lasting from May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, with opportunities located in downtown Dallas at our HTS Tower location and throughout the country at various branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Experience on a full-service sales and trading desk – this individual will learn about products traded including treasury, agency, corporate, municipal, and mortgage-backed bonds. This person will also work on the taxable fixed income trading desk with Traders and Assistants on various projects using Bloomberg, Excel, and firm platforms.
• Work directly with Traders and Sales team
• Learn desk technique and strategy
• Work directly with the Strategies team to support sales and trading
• Assist with the development of fixed income analytical tools and reporting.
• Learn and assist in the streamlining of daily tasks and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Rising Senior pursuing business, finance, economics, or related field is required, computer science a plus
• Some experience (0 – 1 year) is preferred but not required
• Computer hardware, operating system (Windows), and strong software/application (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.) knowledge and skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Must possess a strong attention to detail
• Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow up to completion
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Desire to learn about career opportunities in the financial services industry
• Candidate MUST have authorization to work for any employer in the US without requiring sponsorship, whether in student status or not

About Us

At HilltopSecurities, we believe in building noble and collaborative relationships that enrich the financial future of individuals, businesses and communities. With an extensive portfolio of products, we deliver a broad range of investment banking and related financial services that help our clients achieve their definition of success. As a subsidiary of HilltopHoldings, which also encompasses PlainsCapital Bank, and PrimeLending, we have the financial strength and stability that has withstood the test of time. Our nationwide presence in 400 locations across 44 states provides our associates with extensive opportunities to grow their careers in a diverse organization that truly values relationship capital above all else.

About The Team

HilltopSecurities’ Fixed Income department has over 2,000 Tier I institutional and middle market clients in all 50 states. We focus on three classes of fixed income investments—municipal, taxable, and securitized products. We are able to access a wide range of investment products for our clients, such as GSE agencies, commercial paper, CDs, CMOs, municipals, and corporate and mortgage-backed municipal securities. Our total balance sheet for all products reaches $1 billion, thanks to our more than 100 sales and trading professionals across the county, each of whom provide keen financial guidance. Our department participates in syndication and primary issuance, as well as three types of sales and trading—fixed income, securitized products, and investment grade and high yield. Our capabilities also include supporting the primary issuance of negotiated and competitive securities, HFA pooled securities, and state HFA CMOs.