Public Finance - Intern

Northland Securities, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Time off programs

HSA/Dependent Care

Job summary

Northland Securities, Inc. invites applications for a summer intern position within the public finance team. The role emphasizes developing core skills and working knowledge of municipal finance practices, including data collection, debt schedules, and market research.

Interns will update spreadsheets, support official statements, and assist with transaction materials under banker and analyst guidance, while participating in development sessions and presenting a final summer project to the group.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Research municipalities, school districts, counties, and other public entities; collect and organize financial, operating, demographic, and economic information.
• Assist with preparing and updating debt schedules, valuation tables, and key ratios in Excel.
• Prepare and update Excel spreadsheets, charts, client presentations, proposals, and responses to requests for proposals or qualifications.
• Assist with researching existing bond issues and continuing disclosure filings; gather information for refunding analyses and flag missing information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Finance major (student)

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

At Northland, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.

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/.

Equal Opportunity & Belonging

We believe that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey. Learn more here. Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity. Northland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer - Member FDIC. Northland follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants). Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

Grow Your Career with Northland!

Northland Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, Registered with SEC and MSRB, is a diversified financial services firm, including investment banking and full-service broker-dealer divisions, offering investment and finance services for government entities, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and individual investors. The firm is a leading underwriter of tax-exempt bonds in the Midwest, and is recognized for its equity markets research and specialization in finance and capital market access for corporate, government, and non-profit clients. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northland Securities has branch offices in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Our commitment is to deliver innovative financial services with integrity, insight, technical competence, and dedication to achieving the goals of our clients. We provide access to compelling financial options and technology, while guiding our clients through the challenging decision-making process – in an ever-changing marketplace – to a thorough, creative, and complete solution to meet their needs. Our professionals are committed to the highest levels of integrity and accountability, to do what is in the best interest of their clients, industry regulators, investors, and colleagues. Northland is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc. (FNNI), a $35 billion multi-state holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with a strong heritage of banking excellence that dates back 170 years. Northland believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey. Northland is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. Learn more here. Northland endeavors to make our site accessible to any and all users.