Intern - Fixed Income Capital Markets

• Experience Level: Intern

Hilltop Securities Inc. is currently looking for qualified students to join our Fixed Income Capital Markets team as a Summer Intern. This individual will work closely with our Fixed Income to gain hands-on experience in the profession while assisting with several key initiatives across the company. They will develop entry-level experience in the financial services industry, including development and delivery of initiatives, and effective practices. Professional Development Objectives: Experience on a full service trading desk this individual will learn about products traded including corporate bonds, CD's, agencies, treasuries. This individual will also work on the taxable fixed income trading desk with Traders.  Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is an in-person experience lasting from May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, with opportunities located in downtown Dallas at our HTS Tower location and throughout the country at various branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Experience on a full-service sales and trading desk – this individual will learn about products traded including treasury, agency, corporate, municipal, and mortgage-backed bonds. This person will also work on the taxable fixed income trading desk with Traders and Assistants on various projects using Bloomberg, Excel, and firm platforms.
• Work directly with Traders and Sales team
• Learn desk technique and strategy
• Work directly with the Strategies team to support sales and trading
• Assist with the development of fixed income analytical tools and reporting.
• Learn and assist in the streamlining of daily tasks and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Rising Senior pursuing business, finance, economics, or related field is required, computer science a plus
• Some experience (0 – 1 year) is preferred but not required
• Computer hardware, operating system (Windows), and strong software/application (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.) knowledge and skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Must possess a strong attention to detail
• Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow up to completion
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Desire to learn about career opportunities in the financial services industry
• Candidate MUST have authorization to work for any employer in the US without requiring sponsorship, whether in student status or not

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.

About Us

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Hilltop Holdings offers a diverse range of financial services through its three primary subsidiaries, PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities. PlainsCapital Bank is a leading commercial bank with locations throughout Texas. PrimeLending is a national mortgage provider focused on purchase mortgage originations. HilltopSecurities provides financial advisory, clearing, retail brokerage, and other investment banking services. Hilltop Holdings seeks to build the premier Texas-based diversified financial services holding company through acquisitions and organic growth. To learn more, please visit www.hilltop.com.