About the role#
LJ Hart helps local governments, including school districts, cities, and counties, borrow money on a tax-exempt basis to fund capital facilities and equipment. We are looking for a motivated intern to join our investment banking team for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, paid position based in our Clayton, Missouri office.
What you'll do#
- Interpret financial data to analyze past trends and project future debt possibilities.
- Develop multi-million dollar financing structures for General Obligation Bonds and Capital Facilities Lease issues.
- Provide expertise in cash flow analyses, new money financings, debt refinancing, and bonding capacity.
- Analyze current municipal debt structures and prepare financing proposals for public meetings.
- Manage financing documentation, maintain records, and organize files according to office protocol.
What you'll need#
- You are actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- You have intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- We prefer candidates with at least one year of related experience.
- You are a self-starter who is organized, motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Clayton, Missouri.
- The term runs for 11 weeks, from May 18, 2027, to July 30, 2027.
- This is an on-site, full-time role with a Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
- The pay rate is $20.00 per hour.
- Occasional travel within Missouri for board meetings is expected, roughly twice per month.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
About Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank provides financial services to individuals and businesses. The company offers checking, savings, loans, and wealth management. It operates as a public company with over 5,000 employees. Headquarters are located in Kansas City and St. Louis. The bank has served customers for more than 150 years.
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