About the role#
The Technology Group at D.A. Davidson is hiring a Summer Analyst for a 10-week program. This role introduces you to our investment banking business through hands-on work with mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, private placements, and other advisory services. We often fill permanent Analyst positions from our internship program.
What you'll do#
- Research and prepare materials for pitch books, memorandums, and presentations.
- Build financial models to analyze client projects.
- Partner with team members ranging from peer analysts to managing directors.
- Support client relations and business development activities for senior bankers.
- Maintain contact and deal databases for specific teams.
- Help deal teams with daily operational tasks.
What you'll need#
- You are currently a junior in college pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
- A minimum 3.5 GPA is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- A general understanding of financial modeling, macroeconomics, and current events.
- The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and good judgment.
- A strong work ethic and the flexibility to work long hours, nights, and weekends based on deal flow.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in Portland, Oregon.
- The term for this position is Summer 2027.
About D.A. Davidson Companies
D.A. Davidson Companies is a diversified financial services firm founded in 1935. Based in Great Falls, Montana, the company operates seven business units including wealth management, trust services, and investment banking. It employs over 1,500 people across the United States. The firm functions as an employee-owned organization that focuses on providing personalized financial strategies for its clients.
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