Public Finance Investment Banking Intern - Hospitality

Public Finance Investment Banking Intern About the Role

Our Public Finance Investment Banking Intern-Analyst offers an opportunity to provide extensive analytical and quantitative support as well as other transaction support to assist senior bankers in providing investment banking services to our clients. In addition to strong analytical and communication skills, the most successful applicant will demonstrate a high degree of financial aptitude and will thrive in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative team.

This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) internship that is intended to transition into a full‑time Analyst role upon completion of the internship period. Consideration for a full‑time position is dependent upon performance.

• Develop comprehensive and dynamic quantitative financial models to structure and optimize public, public‑private, and private transactions
• Prepare presentations and RFP/RFQ responses for proposals and new business development
• Create marketing materials for conventional debt and equity capital‑raising processes
• Analyze client capital structure, debt capacity, and credit profile; research issuer financial information using public and internal resources
• Monitor and track activities of credit rating agencies in target sectors; maintain a database of relevant credit reports; brief bankers on trends and examples
• Gather and maintain data and research on hospitality industry trends, supply and demand predictions, and capital markets
• Interact with internal and external financing team members in developing, executing, and closing transactions
• Assist in the preparation of bond documents, including credit presentations and summaries, offering and placement memorandums, pricing materials, financing and legal documents, and closing instructions

• Minimum B.S. or B.A. with major(s) in finance, real estate, hospitality, business, or related fields (preferred)
• 0‑2 years of experience preferred; experience in hospitality, real estate investment and underwriting, hospitality finance and underwriting, or investment banking is a plus
• Proactive and analytical approach; ability to process information quickly and make sound decisions within firm time constraints
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of intellectual capacity, curiosity, integrity, and eagerness to learn
• Ability to multi‑task in a deadline‑sensitive environment with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and project management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and present ideas or positions clearly and concisely
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other computer skills; ability to utilize new systems or programs as necessary; working knowledge of DBC Finance is preferred but not required
• Team‑oriented, yet able to work independently to contribute toward the development and implementation of strategic initiatives

The anticipated starting hourly range is $25‑30 for individuals expressing interest in this internship. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location, and other factors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or status with regard to public assistance.