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Public Finance Intern

UMB Bank

Kansas City, MO · HybridFull-time$34–50K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$34–50K/yr
Location
Kansas City, MOHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Public Finance Intern will work with bankers and analysts on proposals and projects for municipal and non-profit clients. The team provides bond underwriting, private placement, and municipal advisory services. The summer internship starts in late May and offers exposure to bond sales and trading functions within the Capital Markets Group.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Proposal PreparationRFP ResponsesFinancial Data AnalysisBond AnalysisBond PricingBond Structuring

Qualifications

Business Degree or RelatedAccountingFinanceEconomicsPre-Law

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Hybrid

Kansas City MO

Full time

R-9612

The Public Finance team provides bond underwriting, private placement and municipal advisory services to municipalities and non-profit entities throughout the country as they seek solutions to finance capital projects.

As the Public Finance Intern , you will work with the bankers and analysts on our team, helping with proposals and projects for our municipal and non-profit clients.

How you will spend your time:

  • You will assist in preparing proposals and RFP responses for our municipal and non-profit clients

  • Utilize proprietary and subscription data sources to update financial information used in our presentations

  • Utilize bond analysis and pricing software to identify potential bond refunding candidates and perform bond structuring analysis to assist our bankers

  • Gain exposure to bond sales and trading functions within the Capital Markets Group

We’re excited to talk with you if:

  • You are working toward a business degree or other specific specialties (accounting, finance, economics, or pre-law)

  • You are enthusiastic about helping clients find solutions to finance capital projects in their communities.

Additional Information:

  • Timeline: Summer Internship starting late May

This position was posted on 10/29/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier.

Compensation Range:

$33,786 - $49,698

The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB’s good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information.

UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary.

Are you ready to be part of something more?

You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.

UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request.

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How this job compares

Set against the 471 open Investment Banking jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$34–50K/yr
  • US median$175–225K/yr365 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $42K, is 79% below the US median midpoint ($200K) — in the lowest quarter of Investment Banking salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 471 open Investment Banking jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Investment Banking postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (394 postings).
Education
309 of the 471 open Investment Banking jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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