Description
Stifel's Sophomore Explorers Program is a selective, invite-only immersive, 4-day learning experience during which sophomore students will gain a deeper understanding of Investment Banking, Fixed Income, and Equity Research. Selected candidates will participate in both lecture style and interactive programming and networking activities with Stifel bankers, while diving deep into how our business operates. By the end of the program, participants will have an understanding of Stifel's institutional business, the finance services industry, and future internship opportunities at Stifel. Successful participants will be considered for Summer 2026 internships in the division that best matches their skills and interests.
What We're Looking For
Stifel is committed to a workplace that reflects the clients we serve and the communities where we live and work. The Explorers Program encourages individuals who share this commitment and bring a diverse perspective to our organization to apply; including students who identify as Black, Hispanic, Native American, Female, Veteran, LGBTQ+, having a disability or being from any other underrepresented or multi-cultural group, as well as those that belong to different extracurricular groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, geographic locations, first-generation student status, etc.
What You'll Bring
How to Apply:
- Please note that our system only allows for one file upload. To apply, you must submit a single PDF that includes both your resume and statement of interest when prompted to upload your resume. Students who do not submit a resume and statement of interest will not be considered.
- Statements of interest should be no longer than 500 words and should cover a brief statement of interest that tells us what you hope to gain from the program, and, describe a personal experience that shows the importance of diversity.
- This is an in-person program. Candidates must be available to attend the program in New York from January 6 – 9, 2025; Travel and hotel costs will be covered by Stifel.
- The application deadline is Sunday, November 11, 2024, at 11:55 p.m. E.T.
Education & Experience
Requirements:
- GPA of 3.5 or above
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2027
About Stifel
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We Value Diversity
Stifel is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion by embracing and welcoming everyone. At Stifel, we believe a diverse team is a critical element of how we find success and strive to build on diversity, inclusion, respect, and engagement in all that we do, across the firm. Accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates.
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