Global Capital Markets Analyst Program – 2026 (“GCIB Analyst Program”)

Global Capital Markets Analyst Program – 2026

Job Description & Program Overview
Our Capital Markets business is focused on providing financial solutions across the capital structure and our Analyst program will offer you insight into this business. 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. Our capital markets business role currently include Equity Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance.


  • Equity Capital Markets (ECM) is a product group within Global Capital Markets that focuses on raising equity (and equity-linked) capital for corporate clients, including financial sponsors. The group is split into four subgroups: Cash Origination, which focuses on the origination and execution of IPOs, follow-ons, and block trades; Strategic Equity Solutions Group (SESG), which focuses on the origination and execution of convertibles, At-the-Market (ATM) dribble programs, share repurchases, and derivative solutions for secondary sellers; Private Capital Markets (PCM), which focuses on the origination and execution of pre-IPO private capital as well as PIPEs; and ECM Syndicate, which is the execution arm for all public market transactions, including IPOs, follow-ons, blocks, and convertibles. In addition to our core advisory responsibilities, the group also is tasked with keeping clients up to date on the equity markets and macroeconomic events. 

  • Leveraged Finance helps non-investment grade clients raise debt capital. Situations include Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Corporate M&A, Dividend Recapitalizations, and debt refinancing. The Leveraged Finance team works closely with groups across the Global Corporate & Investment Bank (GCIB) to deliver solutions for our clients and is consistently ranked either #1 or #2 on Wall Street by Dealogic

As an analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Performing comprehensive, in-depth research on companies, sectors, new issue market, general market conditions and institutional investors
  • Prepare recommendations on timing, size and structure of transactions
  • Work with various teams across the firm including Investment Banking and Global Markets
  • Transaction execution and preparation of related documents

 

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or a Bachelor’s direct to Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation timeframe between November 2025 and August 2026
  • Must demonstrate a track record of superior performance in extracurricular and professional activities
  • 3.5 minimum GPA preferred
  • Must have 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 capital markets industry

 

Bank of America does not complete third party forms from colleges, universities, or other parties.

 

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