Capital Markets Analyst Program, Houston Investment Banking

Zions Bancorporation’s Capital Markets Analyst Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets.

We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize, and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

Zions Capital Markets

Zions Capital Markets (“ZCM”) operates as a division of Zions Bancorporation and comprises five product areas that operate as a unified, national platform with deep regional expertise. Our teams collaborate to deliver targeted, client-driven solutions to help companies raise capital and execute strategic transactions efficiently and effectively.

• Investment Banking: Provides advisory and execution services, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (sell-side/buy-side transactions), capital raising, and strategic advisory. Customized engagements assist clients in achieving strategic milestones throughout their business lifecycle, including growth and transition strategies, with meticulous attention to detail and process
• Debt Capital Markets: Provides debt solutions to clients through Loan Syndications and Securities Underwriting. Loan Syndications structures and arranges multi-bank credit facilities ranging in sizes from $50MM to $600MM+. Securities Underwriting* provides execution capabilities for capital raising activities including underwriting debt and equity for public and private securities issuances
• Power & Project Finance: Originates and executes custom financing solutions for owners of power generation assets and power-related infrastructure projects across the U.S. via a specialized team of experienced industry experts
• Real Estate Capital Markets: Empowers Zions to provide financing solutions throughout the property lifecycle, including ownership, operation, construction, and stabilization, by offering conduit lending, allowing borrowers to access public market.  The team directly originates nationwide 5 and 10-year fixed rate non-recourse senior mortgages for securitization collateralized by commercial real estate
• Sales & Trading: Provides a full array of foreign exchange, commodities and interest rate risk management solutions to assist clients with managing exposure to changes in price volatility in the market

Our approach is simple - help companies we know well connect with and tell their story to investors and capital providers we also know well.

Investment banking and securities underwriting activities are offered through Zions Direct, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. For more information, please see our website at www.zionscapitalmarkets.com.

Full-Time Capital Markets & Investment Banking Analyst Program:

The ZCM 2-year Analyst Program offers a unique experience to join a rapidly growing platform and team. The program offers the opportunity to maximize Analysts’ potential in these early professional years, providing foundational knowledge, skills, and experiences that will last a professional lifetime. Analysts will immediately take an active role within their team (while completing a formal training program), working alongside seasoned investment banking professionals to successfully meet the needs of our clients.

Analysts will build deep relationships with key internal and external partners (e.g., Legal, Accounting, Investor Coverage, etc.), team members, investors and clients while working throughout the full transaction life cycle.

Location:

Zions Capital Markets has offices throughout the U.S. including in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Houston, Charlotte, and Fort Lauderdale. The Investment Banking team is based out of Houston and has team members based in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. Investment Banking Analysts are required to complete their first full year of employment in the Houston office.

Zions Capital Markets has additional analyst openings in the following groups:

• Debt Capital Markets – Los Angeles
• Sales & Trading, Interest Rate Risk Management – Salt Lake City
• Sales & Trading, Foreign Exchange Corporate – San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles
• Real Estate Capital Markets – Fort Lauderdale or Charlotte
• Power & Project Finance –Los Angeles

Zions Capital Markets is looking for candidates who have:

• Completed BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or related majors, with a scheduled graduation prior to the annual June 1^st start date
• Overall GPA of 3.5 or above
• Strong interest in finance and capital markets
• High degree of academic and extracurricular achievement
• Proven analytical ability, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Solid leadership and interpersonal skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Comfortable working with peers at all levels, ranging from fellow analysts through Managing Directors
• Willingness to commit substantial time and energy to the program

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

This position is eligible to earn a base salary of $90,000/annually.

Anticipated Application Close Date:

Friday, January 30^th, 2026