CAPITAL MARKETS FINANCE INTERN

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Capital Markets Finance (CMF) at UCOP is responsible for raising capital on behalf of all ten UC campuses and five medical centers and manages the University's nearly $33 billion debt portfolio. CMF's support for capital programs for the campuses and medical centers is essential to the University's educational, research, and medical activities and to providing services to our faculty and student body.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Capital Markets Finance Director, the CMF Intern will support Capital Markets Finance projects while developing an understanding of public finance, including capital markets concepts and dynamics, key legal constraints and considerations, and financial management of a large public sector organization. They will learn the bond transaction process, including financial planning, bond document development, credit rating requirements, internal administrative steps, and external reporting requirements.

This is a full-time summer internship position, with a flexible start and end date. If you want to gain hands-on experience in financial management and want to develop strong analytical, Excel, and professional communication skills, working independently while supporting a team, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis related to bond issuance, commercial paper, UC's internal bank (Central Bank), and other areas as needed
• Model short and long-term cash flows
• Build financial analysis, modeling, and tracking tools to support ongoing CMF programs
• Analyze key metrics of a CMF program such as the Central Bank
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to gather data and communicate outcomes
• Present findings of an analytical project to CMF and other key stakeholders within UCOP and/or at the campuses and medical centers
• Support other day-to-day CMF operations such as capital project review, invoice processing, fiscal year-end reporting, and month-end processes

Required Qualifications

• UC student currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Finance, Accounting, Business, Political Science/Government, or a related field.
• Excellent quantitative skills.
• Ability to independently gather, organize, and perform finance-related analysis to complete work assignments.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
• Must have basic proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and common desktop/web applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly preferred - Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Some knowledge/interest of finance policies, practices and systems.

Education

• Currently enrolled University of California undergraduate student
• High school graduate and/or equivalent experience/training

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California. The person hired will be required to reside within California and will be required to report to work on-site at UC's Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, subject to change.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is March 14, 2025. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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