Securities Underwriting Analyst - Capital Markets Analyst Program

Zions Bancorporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Health Savings / Flexible Spending

Paid Training

PTO and Holidays

401(k) with company match

Mental health support

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation’s Capital Markets Analyst Program offers a two-year pathway into a rapidly expanding platform. Analysts work closely with seasoned bankers, receiving formal training while contributing to live debt and equity issuances across multiple product areas.

The program integrates hands-on deal experience with structured learning and mentorship in a high-growth financial services environment. Offices are located nationwide, with rotation opportunities across Debt Capital Markets,

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related majors with a scheduled graduation before the start date.
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Strong interest in finance and capital markets.
• Proven analytical ability, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Solid leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to commit substantial time and energy to the program.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers through the transaction lifecycle across debt and equity issuances.
• Collaborate with teams across Consumer Products, Financial Institutions, Energy, Manufacturing, and Home Builders.
• Join a 2-year Analyst Program with formal training and on-the-job mentoring.
• Work across Debt Capital Markets, Securities Underwriting, Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, and Real Estate Capital Markets groups.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Finance interest

Education

BA/BS in Business/Finance/Economics/Accounting

Job description

Zions Bancorporation’s Capital Markets Analyst Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility. Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize, and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

Zions Capital Markets

Zions Capital Markets (“ZCM”) operates as a division of Zions Bancorporation and comprises five product areas that operate as a unified, national platform with deep regional expertise.

• Investment Banking: Provides advisory and execution services, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (sell-side/buy-side transactions), capital raising, and strategic advisory. Customized engagements assist clients in achieving strategic milestones throughout their business lifecycle, including growth and transition strategies, with meticulous attention to detail and process
• Debt Capital Markets: Provides debt solutions to clients through Loan Syndications and Securities Underwriting. Loan Syndications structures and arranges multi-bank credit facilities ranging in sizes from $50MM to $1B+. Securities Underwriting* provides execution capabilities for capital raising activities including underwriting debt and equity for public and private securities issuances
• Power & Project Finance: Originates and executes custom financing solutions for owners of power generation assets and power-related infrastructure projects across the U.S. via a specialized team of experienced industry experts
• Real Estate Capital Markets: Empowers Zions to provide financing solutions throughout the property lifecycle, including ownership, operation, construction, and stabilization, by offering conduit lending, allowing borrowers to access public market. The team directly originates nationwide 5 and 10-year fixed rate non-recourse senior mortgages for securitization collateralized by commercial real estate
• Sales & Trading: Provides a full array of foreign exchange, commodities and interest rate risk management solutions to assist clients with managing exposure to changes in price volatility in the market

Our approach is simple - help companies we know well connect with and tell their story to investors and capital providers we also know well.

Investment banking and securities underwriting activities are offered through Zions Direct, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. For more information, please see our website at www.zionscapitalmarkets.com.

Full-Time Capital Markets Analyst Program

The ZCM 2-year Analyst Program offers a unique experience to join a rapidly growing platform and team. The program offers the opportunity to maximize Analysts’ potential in these early professional years, providing foundational knowledge, skills, and experiences that will last a professional lifetime. Analysts will immediately take an active role within their team (while completing a formal training program), working alongside seasoned banking professionals to successfully meet the needs of our clients.

The Securities Underwriting Team navigates both public and private debt and equity issuances to deliver expert, issuer-first guidance and seamless execution across investment-grade, high-yield, equity, and securitized markets, specializing in solutions ranging from bonds and ABS to IPOs, follow-ons, and private placements. This role will be critical in supporting senior members through the entire transaction lifecycle, partnering across a broad array of industries including Consumer Products, Financial Institutions, Energy, Manufacturing, and Home Builders to help clients efficiently navigate capital-raising and achieve their strategic goals.

Location

Zions Capital Markets has offices throughout the U.S. including in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Houston, Charlotte, and Fort Lauderdale.

Zions Capital Markets has analyst openings in the following groups:

• Debt Capital Markets, Syndicated & Leveraged Finance – Los Angeles and Houston
• Debt Capital Markets, Securities Underwriting – Los Angeles
• Investment Banking – Houston
• Sales & Trading, Commodities – Charlotte
• Real Estate Capital Markets – Fort Lauderdale or Charlotte
• Power & Project Finance – Los Angeles

Zions Capital Markets is looking for candidates who have

• Completed BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or related majors, with a scheduled graduation prior to the annual June 7th start date
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or above
• Strong interest in finance and capital markets
• High degree of academic and extracurricular achievement
• Proven analytical ability, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Solid leadership and interpersonal skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Comfortable working with peers at all levels, ranging from fellow analysts through Managing Directors
• Willingness to commit substantial time and energy to the program

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

This position is eligible to earn a base salary of $90,000/annually.

Anticipated Application Close Date

Friday, September 18, 2026