Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services.
We are currently seeking an intern to work in our IT department’s Software Development team. Mesirow internship positions are for savvy, adaptable students interested that are passionate about technology and capital markets. The internship is designed to help students gain some hands-on and real-world experience.
Responsibilities
- Own a defined summer project from requirements through delivery, and present a working demo at the end of the program
- Modify, maintain, and enhance existing software applications using C#, Python, SQL, and JavaScript
- Translate business requirements into functional code
- Provide support and maintenance duties when required
- Work closely with software development team, end-users, and management to define requirements
- Participate as a member of an agile Scrum team (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives), using Azure DevOps and Git for work tracking and source control
- Learn modern engineering practices, including code review, cloud-native development, and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools, with guidance from experienced engineers
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Development
- Graduation in May 2028
- Must have GPA 3.5 or above
- Sound programming and data fundamentals, including an understanding of:
- Object Oriented
- ETL
- Procedural
- Functional
- Coursework or project experience in at least one of C#, Python, SQL, or JavaScript
- Preferred: familiarity with Git and version control, exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, and curiosity about AI-assisted development tools
- Knowledge and experience in the use of all Microsoft Office products
- Excellent analytical and math skills, with the ability to work in teams
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Ability to interact well with various levels of personnel
In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated compensation for the role will be $20.00 per hour for the duration of the program.
EOE
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Skills Required
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Development
- Expected graduation in May 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Sound programming and data fundamentals, including object-oriented, ETL, procedural, and functional concepts
- Coursework or project experience in at least one of C#, Python, SQL, or JavaScript
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products
- Excellent analytical and math skills
- Ability to work effectively in teams
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Ability to interact well with various levels of personnel
- Familiarity with Git and version control
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure
- Curiosity about AI-assisted development tools
Mesirow Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mesirow and has not been reviewed or approved by Mesirow.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, integrated mental-health services, One Medical membership, and HSA/FSA options with company-paid long-term disability. These offerings, alongside an EAP, indicate a robust healthcare foundation.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include 16 weeks paid leave for birth mothers, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and up to 20 days per year of back-up child and elder care via Bright Horizons. These benefits reflect meaningful support for caregivers.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include a Lifestyle Spending Account, complimentary Headspace, milestone recognition programs, and a One Medical membership. Together with inclusion initiatives, these enhance overall work-life experience.
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What We Do
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago with offices around the world, we serve clients through a personal, custom approach to reaching financial goals and acting as a force for social good. With capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets & Investment Banking, and Advisory Services, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities and our culture. To learn more, visit www.mesirow.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Mesirow was also recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by the Chicago Tribune and one of the Top Places to Work by Crain’s Chicago Business.
