Intern, Financial Advisory (Qsg)

This paid, on-site internship is located in Philadelphia. Applicants are responsible for their own relocation. PFM is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
The internship lasts 8 weeks from June 3 - July 26, 2024.
PFM Financial Advisors LLC plays an integral role in the capital formation process for municipal and not-for-profit bond issuers. PFM's financial advisors contribute across all phases of the debt financing process, providing independent and expert advice to best position our clients to meet their short- and long-term goals and objectives.
PFM's Interns are a critical part of the project teams that serve our broad base of clients. Each role provides a solid foundation for a meaningful and growth-oriented career with the firm, and many of our Managing Directors and project managers have spent their entire careers with PFM.
Your core objective is to serve PFM's Financial Advisory practice by providing analytic resources and solutions that support key client engagements and transactions. Your career with PFM can grow based on your unique development goals and the firm's ongoing client support needs. No matter the path you choose, you'll receive an exceptional foundation of training, a collaborative and challenging work culture, and meaningful work that results in tangible benefits to the communities PFM serves.
Repeat/multi-year internships are encouraged for superior performers who wish to gain exposure to PFM's varied practice areas, and a successful internship with PFM has the potential to lead to an Analyst employment offer.
Day-to-day contributions

• Quantitative Analysis and Financial Modeling: Working with senior team members to create qualitative and quantitative analyses that support various projects, many of which involve the creation and use of customized financial models and spreadsheets

• Presentations and Reporting: Preparing and delivering presentations, reports and summaries that outline financial scenarios and recommendations to clients

• Marketing and Business Development Support: Contributing to and reviewing financial, legal, and marketing/proposal documents for all transactions and projects to which you are assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer without visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Evidence of strong academic achievement in pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Rising junior or senior in the 2024-25 school year
• Compelling interest in building a career in public finance (ideally evidenced by related coursework, internships, or other transferable experience)

Other qualifications

• Analytical and financial modeling experience, advanced Excel skills and VBA exposure (a plus but not required)
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong work ethic with a proactive attitude
• Willingness to participate in a capstone project

ABOUT THE PROJECT TEAM
PFM's Quantitative Strategies Group (the "QSG") comprises a group of dedicated professionals whose mission is to develop proactive strategies and tools for all of PFM's business practices. Through the use of advanced financial analysis and commercial and proprietary software, the QSG develops customized solutions to meet the individual quantitative needs of all of our clients. Our extensive quantitative capabilities allow us to provide services which address the full scope of strategic and operational considerations, ranging from capital financing strategies, to strategic planning and budgeting, to investment management strategies.
If you are ready to experience the challenge, satisfaction, and reward of an opportunity with PFM, please apply here, or refer a qualified candidate.
PFM is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
PFM is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, M/F/D/V) and maintains a drug-free workplace.