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 having a top banking team on 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 identifying, recognizing, and creating 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 is comprised five product areas that operate as a unified, national platform with deep regional expertise. Our teams collaborate to deliver targeted, client-driven solutions to help companies raise capital and execute strategic transactions efficiently and effectively.
Debt Capital Markets: Delivers customized financing solutions through the structuring, arrangement and execution of multi-bank credit facilities, as well as the underwriting and execution of debt securities offerings.
Investment Banking: Partners with business owners to provide tailored advisory services across M&A (sell-side and buy-side), capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates
Power & Project Finance: Comprehensive corporate and structured financing solutions for power generating assets and related infrastructure
Real Estate Capital Markets: Specializes in non-recourse financing solutions for commercial properties across the United States
Sales & Trading: Offers a wide range of investment and risk management solutions to help meet the needs of our institutional clients
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 Power & Project Finance Analyst Program:
The ZCM 2-year Capital Markets Analyst Program offers a unique entrepreneurial experience to join a rapidly growing platform. The program offers the opportunity to maximize Analysts' potential during their early professional years by providing the foundational knowledge, skills, and hands-on transaction experiences that will last a professional lifetime.
Analysts will build deep relationships with key partners (e.g. Credit, Legal, etc.), team members, and clients while working throughout the full transaction life cycle.
The Power & Project Finance Group is a specialized team of experienced industry experts with a proven record of structuring and efficiently executing custom financing solutions for owners of power generation assets and power-related infrastructure projects across the United States. The team provides construction and term debt, acquisition financing, revolving credit facilities, and letters of credit for projects in the solar, wind, natural gas-fired, energy storage, geothermal, hydroelectric, and transmission sectors. This team's deep experience is complemented by the full product suite of Zions Capital Markets, enabling the team to perform all essential roles of a syndicated project financing, including loan syndications, administrative agency services, and interest rate hedging. Typical project financing transactions range from $50 million to over $500 million.
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 - El Segundo
Investment Banking - Houston
Sales & Trading, Interest Rate Risk Management - Salt Lake City
Sales & Trading, Foreign Exchange Corporate - San Francisco, Salt Lake City, El Segundo
Sales & Trading, Trading - Charlotte
Real Estate Capital Markets - Fort Lauderdale or Charlotte
Power & Project Finance - El Segundo
Zions Capital Markets is looking for candidates who have:
Completed BA/BS degree in Business or Finance, with a scheduled graduation prior to the annual June 1 st start date.
Overall GPA of 3.0 or above, 3.5 preferred.
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.
Comfortability 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, January 30 th , 2026
Req ID: 068850
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