Intern - Structured Finance (New York, NY)

About the role

Hilltop Securities Inc. is currently looking for qualified students to join our Structured Finance team as a Summer Intern. This individual will work closely with our Structured Finance team to gain hands-on experience in the profession while assisting with several key initiatives across the company. They will develop entry-level experience in the financial services industry, including development and delivery of initiatives and effective practices.

Schedule

Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is an in-person experience lasting from May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, with opportunities located in downtown Dallas at our HTS Tower location and throughout the country at various branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Experience on a full-service sales and trading desk – learn about products traded including treasury, agency, corporate, municipal, and mortgage-backed bonds
• Work on the taxable fixed income trading desk with Traders and Assistants on various projects using Bloomberg, Excel, and firm platforms
• Work directly with Traders and Sales team
• Learn desk technique and strategy

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
• Undergraduate or graduate degree candidate in math (or Actuarial Science), statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, or data science
• Some experience (0 – 1 year) is preferred but not required
• An interest in finance and financial markets
• Computer hardware, operating system (Windows or Mac), and software/application (MS Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook, etc.) skills
• Some programming skills: Python and VBA required; SQL or C++ is a plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow up to completion
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Prior work experience or an internship at a finance company would be a plus

About Us

At Hilltop Securities, we believe in building noble and collaborative relationships that enrich the financial future of individuals, businesses, and communities. With an extensive portfolio of products, we deliver a broad range of investment banking and related financial services that help our clients achieve their definition of success. As a subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings, which also encompasses PlainsCapital Bank and PrimeLending, we have the financial strength and stability that has withstood the test of time. Our nationwide presence in 400 locations across 44 states provides our associates with extensive opportunities to grow their careers in a diverse organization that truly values relationship capital above all else.

About the Team

Through our participation in the debt capital markets, Hilltop Securities’ Structured Finance department gives us access to broader financial options for our clients. These options include distribution capabilities, innovative financing solutions, and project finance services for debt issuers, private enterprises, and state and local housing finance agencies. Our housing solutions focus on three areas—housing advisory, TBA hedging and pipeline management, and compliance administration. We apply our expertise and robust technology platforms to help clients with their specific needs and structures. Structured Finance at Hilltop Securities also offers a wide range of services for structuring including interest rate/commodity risk management, online surveillance services, accounting consulting solutions, and investment strategies.