Intern - Capital Markets

City National Bank

Posted about 24 hours ago

Internship

Los Angeles, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will participate in a 10-week rotation program across various Capital Markets divisions, including Foreign Exchange, Global Trade, and Loan Syndications. They will provide research, market analysis, and support to the sales desk while gaining hands-on experience in financial structuring and risk management.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a Bachelor's degree with a graduation date of May/June 2028. You possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, effective interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to multitask and prioritize projects effectively.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Loan Syndications

Foreign Exchange Sales

Global Trade and Supply Chain Finance

Market Research

Financial Analysis

Job Description

CAPITAL MARKETS INTERNWHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

City National Bank’s Capital Markets Division (“CNBCM”) takes a market research and analysis-driven advisory approach to deliver customized, best-in-class solutions for our clients across our Loan Syndications, Foreign Exchange Sales, Interest Rate Risk Management Sales, Global Trade and Supply Chain Finance, and Global Markets Trading & Risk businesses. Our relationship-based, high touch service model helps clients achieve their strategic goals through raising debt capital, structuring working capital solutions to improve liquidity and cash flow, mitigating foreign exchange and interest rate market risks, and supporting cross border activities.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As a summer analyst within CNBCM, you will become an integral member of the team and gain hands-on experience across several lines of business by participating in our 10-week rotation program. Designed to provide a strong talent pipeline for the division, CNBCM’s Summer Analyst Program offers motivated undergraduate students the opportunity to develop their financial and business acumen by rotating through the below areas:

  • Foreign Exchange Sales: Research key economic/political developments, provide the sales desk with support and market information to help clients manage more nuanced aspects of international financial management.
  • Global Trade and Supply Chain Finance: Analyze global markets, financial institutions, and corporations, assist in the structuring and sales of working capital solutions focused on improving the financial health of supply chains, learn about the different types of risk involved in trade, and the different tools used to protect clients in domestic and cross-border transactions.
  • Loan Syndications: Exposure to aspects of structuring, pricing, marketing, and syndicating the bank’s largest and most complex transactions, a variety of sectors, credit facilities and transaction types

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?Required Qualifications*
  • At least 18 years old
  • Enrolled in a college/university working towards a Bachelor’s degree
  • Graduation date of May/June 2028
Additional Qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing projects
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

  • Able to work independently and in teams 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?Compensation
This role is non-exempt. The hourly rate is $25/hr. 

ABOUT USSince day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENTCity National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.

City National Bank

City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $93 billion in assets as of July 31, 2025. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $106 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2024 alone, the company made charitable contributions of nearly $10 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves. *City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.
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