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.
As one of the nation's more established and experienced participants in the fixed income markets, Mesirow offers our clients a myriad of financial products, and services including municipal bond origination, credit tenant lease and structured debt origination, and boasts one of the largest institutional sales and trading platform that is based outside of New York City.
We have an opportunity for a Capital Markets Rotational Intern to learn and contribute to a myriad of fixed income products. Specifically, interns will rotate and gain exposure between the Public Finance, CTL (Credit Tenant Lease) and Structured Debt Products, and Sales & Trading businesses. Successful candidates will possess strong quantitative and communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This program allows students to simultaneously display their current talents and acquire new ones.
Responsibilities:
- Perform various types of analysis using fundamental and technical data
- Become familiar with Senior management and their roles
- Conduct industry and product research in support of trading desks and senior leaders
- Prepare presentation materials and participate in portfolio reviews for senior management
- Monitor a variety of markets and assist in developing trade ideas in support of the trading desks
- Participate in individual and group projects and shadowing opportunities
- Listen to client calls and help field client requests
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or Math
- Graduation between December 2027 and June 2028
- Minimum GPA: 3.4
- Strong extracurricular activities/campus involvement
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
- Superior communications skills, both oral and written; effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well independently and also within a team
- Understanding of accounting, math, and basic finance
- A background in computer science is beneficial, but not required
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
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
- Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Strong extracurricular activities or campus involvement
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of accounting, mathematics, and basic finance
- Computer science background
Mesirow Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
