Undergraduate/Analyst Program
Nowhere are analysts a more vital part of the deal team than at Stephens. Because of our small deal teams and flexibility, our analysts are encouraged to take on additional responsibilities based on their unique skill sets. In fact, many of our second year analysts are assigned duties which are normally reserved for associates.
Our analyst program is generalist in nature, and therefore our analysts are exposed to many different types of industries, business models and financial products. Moreover, by virtue of our relationship with Stephens Capital Partners, the holding company responsible for managing Stephens’ investments, our analysts play a critical role in the evaluation and service of potential and existing portfolio companies, thus exposing them to the private equity arena.
Analysts have a broad array of responsibilities including detailed financial analysis and the preparation of custom models for various types of transactions. Analysts also play an important role in the preparation of presentation materials as well as the due diligence process. These tasks are executed alongside our veteran bankers as well as the senior management teams of our clients.
While at Stephens, our analysts develop invaluable financial skills and business judgment. As such, they have many choices available to them at the end of the program. Among the most popular are top MBA programs, leading private equity firms, and other positions in the field of finance. Also, analysts at the top of their class are often asked to stay on at Stephens in various departments and capacities. In fact, as a testament to our program’s success, former analysts occupy many senior positions across our entire firm.
Qualifications
Strong candidates for the analyst program should have:
- Earned a Bachelor's degree with outstanding academic achievement;
- Demonstrated an interest in finance either through their formal education or previous work experience;
- Completed at least two semesters of accounting;
- A high level of personal integrity and work ethic;
- The ability to work well on small teams; and
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Undergraduate Recruiting Calendar
Investment Banking analysts are hired through an interview process that takes place on selected campuses and Stephens offices early in the fall semester. Interested candidates from schools not participating in our on-campus recruiting should send resumés directly to Stephens.
Undergraduate Contact Information
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resumé to:
Analyst Recruiting
Stephens Inc.
111 Center Street, Suite 2400
Little Rock, AR 72201
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