2027 KeyBanc Capital Markets Full Time Analyst

Location: 127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

A survey will be sent to all qualified candidates after the application deadline to specify your industry and product group preference.

KeyBanc Capital Markets

KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) is a leading corporate and investment bank providing capital markets and advisory solutions to dynamic companies capitalizing on opportunities in changing industries. Our deep industry expertise, broad capabilities and unique ideas are seamlessly delivered to companies across the Consumer & Retail, Diversified Industries, Healthcare, Industrial, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Utilities, Power & Renewables, and Technology verticals. With over 800 professionals across a national platform, KeyBanc Capital Markets has more than $30 billion of capital committed to clients and an award-winning Equity Research team that provides coverage on over 700 publicly traded companies.

The analyst program provides an excellent opportunity for senior-level banker and client exposure and higher, immediate “hands-on” experience.

About the Analyst Training Program

Upon joining Key, all Analysts participate in an enterprise-wide, multi-week training program. Following the successful completion of the program, Analysts join their assigned business groups full time. Program highlights include:

• Foundational training in financial accounting, corporate finance theory, cash-flow analysis, credit/ risk analysis, and financial modeling and valuation
• Robust feedback and performance management
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Engagement with executives and senior leaders
• Social and networking activities with fellow Key Analysts
• Community involvement

About the Position

KBCM Analysts impact our clients’ businesses through involvement in all facets of investment banking activities, including equity and debt offerings, valuations, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and strategic advisory work. On a day-to-day basis our Analysts:

• Actively contribute to each phase of the deal process with high-level transaction teams
• Prepare financial models and valuations
• Create business development pitchbooks, management, and board presentations
• Conduct industry- and company-specific research
• Work in partnership with senior bankers

Required Qualifications:

• Must have completed at least three years toward a four-year, undergraduate degree program with coursework in finance, economics or accounting with an anticipated graduation in or before June of 2027
• Minimum 3.5 undergraduate GPA
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking abilities
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork from past work experience and/or extracurricular activities
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Locations where analysts may be placed include: Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco

Groups where analysts may be placed include: Consumer & Retail, Diversified Industries, Industrial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology, or Utilities, Power, & Renewable Energy.

Consumer & Retail (Cleveland)

The complexity of consumer and retail-related business means financial solutions must reflect market dynamics in a rapid and thoughtful manner. The KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Consumer & Retail team is led by senior investment bankers specializing in consumer products, specialty retail, restaurants, gaming, travel, food and beverage, and other consumer-facing sectors. They are experienced in providing actionable ideas and M&A advice, plus structuring debt and equity capital solutions that help build brands, fund operations and drive growth. As a leader in consumer and retail investment banking, our goal is to put in place the financial resources and intellectual capital that our clients need to operate efficiently and seize opportunities as they arise.

Diversified Industries (Chicago)

KeyBanc Capital Markets’ Diversified Industries Group is a nationally focused relationship management group, operating through a regionally dedicated office in Chicago. The Diversified Industries Group serves clients across the middle market, in a variety of capacities spanning the breadth of Corporate and Investment Banking disciplines. From a Diversified Industries perspective these capabilities include Lending, Leasing and Commercial Payments solutions. From an Investment Banking perspective, capabilities extend across Debt & Equity Capital Markets, Derivatives, Foreign Exchange and Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory. With clients ranging in revenue from $100 million to over $5 billion, Diversified Industries has served as a trusted advisor to middle-market companies across a variety of economic cycles.

Industrial (New York)

Provides investment banking services targeting middle market industrial companies and industrial-focused financial sponsors. Service offering includes M&A advisory and capital markets capabilities ranging from public and private financing to equity issuance. The Industrial group is both deal origination and execution focused, presenting a great opportunity to engage in pitches and deal execution across a wide breadth of financial services.

Mergers & Acquisitions (Cleveland)

Orchestrating a successful transaction is both a business endeavor and an art form, requiring knowledge of industry and market subtleties. The KeyBanc Capital Markets® mergers and acquisitions teams are fiercely dedicated to analyzing the multitude of complex factors together with an understanding of our clients to realize a successful transaction. We leverage our deep investment banking expertise and expansive networks of both private equity firms and corporate relationships to deliver a full range of M&A options.

Every mergers and acquisitions team is led by a senior investment banker backed by the full resources of our debt and equity capital markets platforms, including our fixed income, institutional equities and private capital groups. In the past decade, we have advised more than 500 companies on strategic mergers and acquisitions, many in the middle market and within our industries of specialization.

In addition to our buy-side advisor services, we work on exclusive sales, divestitures, tender offers, joint ventures, strategic alliances, takeover defense, recapitalizations and restructurings.

Technology (Boston, Charlotte, & San Francisco)

KBCM's Technology Group operates at the leading edge, where global connectivity and the continuing evolution of technology is fueling unprecedented change across all industries. We apply our knowledge of the drivers of value creation, a network of relationships and a comprehensive suite of corporate and investment banking services to assist our clients in gaining competitive advantage and achieving superior returns from the seismic shifts occurring in technology and its broader impact. Through a highly specialized team of institutional sales and trading, equity research and investment banking experts, we offer a broad spectrum of financial tools and products, including equity and debt capital markets, M&A advisory, syndicated finance and other corporate banking services.

KBCM Technology Group specializes in a variety of sectors, including:

• Communications & Infrastructure
• Energy & Industrial Technologies
• FinTech
• Internet
• Software & Security
• Tech Services

(Note: Sector coverage varies by office location.)

Utilities, Power, & Renewable Energy (Cleveland)

KeyBanc Capital Markets Utilities, Power & Renewable Energy group provides innovative and bespoke financial and advisory solutions through deep industry knowledge to meet the needs of both public and private sector clients involved in building, owning and operating energy infrastructure.

Select Achievements:

• Raised $100+ billion in debt and equity financing, while assisting in over $3 billion in M&A transactions for our Utility & Power clients
• Raised debt capital for 500+ projects in 34 states since 2010, representing over 22.0 GW of renewable energy generation
• Advised on the sale of over 3.9 GW of energy assets since 2012

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

During the initial training period, this position is eligible for a weekly salary range of $1,340 - $1,730. Full-Time Analysts are eligible for overtime compensation during the initial training period which is paid in accordance with the Fluctuating Workweek Method. Following the training program, the base salary for this position range is $80,000 - $105,000.00

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/18/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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