Churchill Summer Internship, Senior Lending​/Underwriting

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Research, extract, and analyze relevant data to solve problems, draw logical conclusions and make investment recommendations which support business decisions Utilize industry research tools to capture, research and synthesize essential industry knowledge to support the business in making informed investment decisions Research, analyze and leverage historical financials, profit margins, strengths, risks and mitigants to support expected cash and downside forecasts Requirements:
Preferred candidate will be a rising Senior (Class of 2028) expected to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Computational Finance, Economics, Accounting or other quantitively focused curriculum Strong attention to detail; careful review of facts and figures, quick to identify errors, ability to ensure consistency of information Superior Excel and financial modeling skills, with demonstrated ability to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner Knowledge of the middle market levered lending market, customers and competitors strongly preferred Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and convey complex business and marketing concepts, effective and strong active listening skills Proven track record of success collaborating in a fast-paced, results driven team environment Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to negotiate, influence and gain credibility Innovative and creative thinker;

ability to make connections among previously unrelated notions, ability to project how potential ideas may play out

High School Preferred

No Experience Required

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work

Career Level 2IC Base Pay will be $30.00 per hour

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market/Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Churchill, an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen (the asset manager of TIAA), provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies across the capital structure. With over $52 billion of committed capital, we provide first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. Churchill has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and our unique origination strategy and investment approach are driven by nearly 200 professionals in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles.

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