Explore, Learn, Lead
Explore, Learn,
Lead
Stifel’s internship programs are designed to provide students and young professionals with a hands-on introduction to the financial industry while making meaningful relationships with experienced professionals. These relationships often include career-building opportunities and mentorships.
Established in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Stifel is a global financial services company. Our Wealth Management platform is the 7th largest in the U.S. by number of Advisors. We serve corporate clients from offices in the U.S., Canada, Europe, UK, and beyond.
Our internship and early career programs are built on fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth. We believe in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and adopting forward-thinking strategies, allowing students to make a tangible impact while honing their skills and expertise. Just as importantly, our interns bring fresh perspectives and diverse experiences that can enrich our teams and challenge us to think differently. Join us and start your career where dedication and ambition will not only be recognized but celebrated.
Learn More About Internships:
Home Office & Wealth Management Investment Banking & Institutional
Listen to the stories of past Stifel interns and learn about their experiences.
“Stifel’s internship prepared me in all aspects to succeed as an investment banking analyst. I received meaningful, hands-on banking experience, learning from senior bankers and taking ownership of team projects”
Jacob H., Chicago
“It was inspiring to see our work come to life, from financing school buildings and parks to major bridges and more”
Ally H., San Francisco

“I want our interns to know that Stifel isn’t just a financial services company… Whether you’re a marketing, human resources, or IT major, there’s a place for you to thrive here, and we want you to be able to see yourself as part of our family as you grow into your future career.”
Kristal Rundquist
Early Career Development Manager

“Stifel is a collaborative, people-first culture where associates are encouraged to bring fresh ideas and take ownership of their work. Stifel looks for candidates with resilience, to navigate challenges without losing momentum. It is incredibly rewarding to watch an intern grow into a leader.”
Petra Kormanik
Director of Institutional Campus Recruiting
Explore the programs offered at Stifel.
We have several exciting opportunities across various departments, including: Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, Human Resources, Operations, Internal Audit, Investment Products & Services, Marketing, Information Technology, Technology Product Development, Private Client Group, Stifel Bank & Trust, and Stifel Trust Company.
Learn More About our Home Office DepartmentsProgram Overview
The 10-week summer program is designed to build your knowledge of the industry, provide exposure to the corporate culture, and develop your skills through hands-on experiences.
Who is Eligible?
Application and Program Timelines
Stifel's Institutional Group offers dynamic opportunities across the following divisions: Investment Banking, Public Finance, Equity Research, Fixed Income Capital Markets, & Equities, Sales & Trading.
Program Overview
Stifel's Institutional Group internships offer a hands-on introduction to the fast- paced world of institutional finance, with opportunities to work alongside professionals across divisions such as Investment Banking, Public Finance, Fixed Income Capital markets, and Equity Research.
The program includes:
Who is Eligible?
Learn More, including prerequisites and application dates:
Campus Connection
Looking for programs in Europe and the UK?
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Our Intern program is the key to building our future talent pipeline.
Many of our strongest associates started as interns, with that experience directly shaping their career path. Stifel’s program provides hands-on experience with our work, our people, and our culture. Interns learn from project-based work, peer activities, and collaboration leading to real outcomes.
Stifel’s Institutional Internship program begins with a robust training program that takes place during the first week of the program. From there, interns are engaged in day-to-day tasks and responsibilities alongside the full-time Analysts on their team, as well as a summer-long group project.
Our interns’ final assessment evaluates their performance in several sectors:
We value our interns’ fresh perspectives and diverse experiences which challenge us to think differently. Interns gain a strong sense of what makes Stifel unique — and how they can contribute now, and in the future.
Apply for a role today or join our Talent Network to see where your skills fit best.
Apply Now Join our Talent NetworkOur Home Office program runs 10 weeks between May and August. Our Institutional intern programs run typically 9 weeks between June and August.
We are pleased to offer a paid internship opportunity, providing valuable experience and compensation for your contributions.
Our internship programs are hosted on site at their specified location. At Stifel, we believe our in-person environment fosters stronger collaboration, builds deeper relationships, and enhances team synergy, leading to more innovative and effective outcomes.
For an interview, please dress in business professional attire. During the internship, follow a "dress for your day" approach—your daily attire may vary depending on your department, role, and team expectations.
Parking may vary depending on office location.
Interns who are working out of our Home Office location in St. Louis, Missouri will be provided a parking pass.