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Investment banking CPT roles, analyst and associate positions at banks, boutiques, and financial advisory firms, require your school to authorize work as an integral part of your curriculum before your start date. Your DSO must issue CPT authorization on your I-20, and the work must directly tie to your enrolled degree program, whether finance, economics, or a related field.
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Get Access To All JobsGlobal Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program 2028 - Energy
Please note the maximum number of applications that you can submit per recruitment season is 8.
You are only allowed to submit:
- 3 applications in total to U.S. and Canada programs
- 2 applications in total to APAC programs
- 2 applications in total to LATAM programs
- EMEA applicants are limited to 1 application per recruitment season. Once your application has been submitted, you will be unable to apply to any additional EMEA programs.
Program ID: 15270
Region: U.S. and Canada
Location: United States of America
States: Texas
City: Houston, TX
Program: Global Investment Banking Program
Program type: Summer internship
Entry level: Analyst
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 Investment Banking business provides strategic advisory and capital-raising solutions to clients across industries. The Summer Analyst Program is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience supporting the work of a full-time Investment Banking analyst, including financial analysis, industry research, client presentations and transaction execution. This 2028 opportunity is specifically for candidates interested in the Natural Resources & Energy Transition (NET) group in Houston.
During the summer, you will be placed with the Natural Resources & Energy Transition (NET) team in Houston. Your training and development are a top priority, with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program, as well as on-the-job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout the summer.
As a summer analyst, 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, communication 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 a Bachelor’s degree or a Bachelor’s direct to Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation time frame between November 2028 and August 2029
- 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 investment banking industry
Bank of America does not complete third party forms from colleges, universities, or other parties. The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC, FINRA
Global Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program 2028 - Energy
Please note the maximum number of applications that you can submit per recruitment season is 8.
You are only allowed to submit:
- 3 applications in total to U.S. and Canada programs
- 2 applications in total to APAC programs
- 2 applications in total to LATAM programs
- EMEA applicants are limited to 1 application per recruitment season. Once your application has been submitted, you will be unable to apply to any additional EMEA programs.
Program ID: 15270
Region: U.S. and Canada
Location: United States of America
States: Texas
City: Houston, TX
Program: Global Investment Banking Program
Program type: Summer internship
Entry level: Analyst
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 Investment Banking business provides strategic advisory and capital-raising solutions to clients across industries. The Summer Analyst Program is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience supporting the work of a full-time Investment Banking analyst, including financial analysis, industry research, client presentations and transaction execution. This 2028 opportunity is specifically for candidates interested in the Natural Resources & Energy Transition (NET) group in Houston.
During the summer, you will be placed with the Natural Resources & Energy Transition (NET) team in Houston. Your training and development are a top priority, with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program, as well as on-the-job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout the summer.
As a summer analyst, 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, communication 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 a Bachelor’s degree or a Bachelor’s direct to Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation time frame between November 2028 and August 2029
- 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 investment banking industry
Bank of America does not complete third party forms from colleges, universities, or other parties. The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC, FINRA
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Get Access To All JobsInvestment Banking CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does investment banking CPT work count as full-time or part-time?
Investment banking analyst roles almost always involve full-time hours, which means your CPT authorization must be designated as full-time on your I-20. Full-time CPT is fine for a single internship, but if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your entire F-1 program, you lose OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, doesn't carry that risk.
Can I do CPT at a boutique investment bank or only at large institutions?
CPT authorization isn't restricted by employer size. Boutique banks, middle-market firms, and independent financial advisory shops all qualify as long as the work is integral to your curriculum and your DSO approves it. Smaller firms may be less familiar with F-1 employment paperwork, so bring your I-20 CPT authorization page and explain the employer's obligations clearly before your start date.
What documents does an investment bank need to hire me on CPT?
Your employer needs your I-20 with CPT authorization for the specific employer and dates, your I-94 showing valid F-1 status, and your passport. They'll use these to complete Form I-9 employment verification. The CPT authorization on your I-20 serves as your work authorization document, there's no separate EAD card for CPT. Confirm the exact start date on your I-20 matches your employment agreement.
How do I find investment banking employers who are familiar with CPT hiring?
Migrate Mate lists investment banking roles from employers with documented work authorization filing history, which signals familiarity with F-1 employment. Banks that have sponsored H-1B visa or OPT workers before typically have HR processes in place for CPT documentation. Targeting those firms reduces friction during onboarding and avoids educating an employer's legal team from scratch.
Does CPT in investment banking help or hurt my future H-1B chances?
CPT itself has no direct effect on H-1B eligibility. What matters is whether you preserve OPT by keeping full-time CPT under 12 cumulative months, since OPT is typically your bridge to H-1B sponsorship. Investment banking is a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B purposes, and banks in the sector have strong track records of sponsoring analysts after OPT. The risk isn't CPT itself but losing OPT through overuse.