Global Investment Banking Summer Associate Program - 2026

Job Description & Program Overview

We believe Bank of America can do more for our clients than any other financial services firm. We understand the challenges our clients face around the world, and we use the full resources of our company to help them achieve their goals. Our solutions span the complete range of advisory, capital raising, banking, treasury and liquidity, sales and trading, and research capabilities.

Our Global Corporate & Investment Banking business focuses on building long-term relationships with more than 3,000 large U.S. and multinational corporations, financial institutions and financial sponsors. We provide strong advisory expertise, capitalizing on powerful mergers and acquisitions, corporate banking, treasury, debt and equity product expertise to deliver integrated financial solutions.  Within a focused industry or product group, summer associates help orchestrate capital raising and strategic advisory transactions. Our Summer Associate program is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience of work as a full time Investment Banking associate. 

During the summer you will be placed within one of our industry, country or product coverage teams.  Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program in addition to on the job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.

As a summer associate, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining complex financial models
• Performing various financial analyses, including valuations and merger consequences
• Conducting comprehensive and in-depth company and industry research
• Preparation of presentation and other materials for clients
• Participation in due diligence sessions, communications and interaction with deal team members
• Management of several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Candidates are required to be pursuing an MBA degree from an accredited university with a graduation time frame between November 2026 and August 2027
• Must have a track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities
• Demonstrate a combination of strong quantitative/analytical skills, attention to detail and client focus
• Strategic and creative thinking; distinguished written and oral communications skills
• Assertiveness, initiative, leadership, strong work ethic, team focus
• Ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibilities
• Dedication to building a career in the investment banking industry
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience post undergraduate degree

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