CPT Project Analyst Jobs
Project Analyst roles in consulting, operations, and corporate strategy qualify for CPT when your program ties project management coursework directly to the position. Your DSO authorizes CPT before your start date, and the role must appear in your academic plan. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) preserves your full 12-month OPT eligibility after graduation.
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Why Stifel:
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.
Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
What You'll Be Doing:
Eaton Partners’ Summer Analyst Program provides undergraduates with a hands-on introduction to the role of a Project Management Analyst within Eaton’s Global Private Funds Group. Summer Analysts at Eaton Partners will develop the skills necessary to carry them through to the next level of their careers.
The Summer Analyst Program provides students with a hands-on introduction where you will work alongside our project management and sales professionals, from the Analyst through the Managing Director levels, and will gain significant exposure to this career.
The Summer Analyst internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for career exploration and to enhance the development of students’ potential. The program is structured to provide each Summer Analyst with the support needed for a successful summer, beginning with a robust training program. There is also a formal mentorship program, social networking events, mid and end of summer reviews, and significant learning opportunities outside of your day-to-day projects.
What We're Looking For:
Summer Analyst candidates should possess outstanding academic records and have demonstrated strong leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular endeavors such as student government, athletics, and cultural and entrepreneurial activities. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Conducting industry research and building out industry databases
- Preparing presentation materials such as PowerPoint slides and summaries for pitchbooks
- Performing in-depth quantitative financial analyses
- Contributing to team meetings and discussions
- Building reports and logging information in Salesforce
What You'll Bring:
- Strong quantitative / analytical skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Disciplined work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous project deadlines
- Significant exposure to finance and accounting
- Experience with financial modeling and analysis preferred
- Ability to work both in teams and independently
- Highly-motivated and energetic
What's Next
Once your application has been received, it will be reviewed by a recruiter to determine if certain application requirements are met. If you are invited to the next step of the process, you'll receive an email invitation to complete a first-round video interview powered by HireVue. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters. Completion of the HireVue video interview is required - your application will not be considered for further review until it has been completed. Following the review of first-round interviews, candidates will be informed of their application status regarding a final round Super Day interview.
Investment banking offers are extended on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete any next step actions at your earliest ability.
Stifel offers several Investment Banking Summer Analyst opportunities in a variety of office locations. Students interested in multiple locations under Stifel and Stifel’s branded partners (KBW, Miller Buckfire, and Eaton Partners) are permitted to apply to no more than 3 Investment Banking opportunities.
Education & Experience:
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 or above
- Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA
- Resume must be submitted in PDF format.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Systems & Technology:
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Compensation Range: Salary: USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000.00/Yr.
Actual salaries may vary, and may be based on several factors, including but not limited to each candidate’s qualifications, skills, and overall competencies for the position. The base salary is one component of Stifel’s overall compensation package for each individual employee. Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more! To view a more comprehensive list of Stifel’s current offerings, please visit https://www.stifel.com/careers/benefits. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
About Stifel:
Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the oldest, largest and most experienced fund placement agents in the world. The firm’s purpose is to raise institutional capital for investment managers across a full range of alternative strategies – private equity, real assets, real estate and hedge funds/liquid products. In addition, Eaton has a dedicated team focusing on general product advisory, secondaries, and directs. Eaton Partners has participated in raising over $130 billion of institutional capital across more than 175 highly differentiated investment funds. Eaton Partners was acquired by Stifel in January 2016.
With over 65 employees in ten offices worldwide, Eaton’s reach is extensive and our dedication to capital raising is unparalleled. The team has strong, long-held relationships with over 4,000 of the largest, most active institutional investors in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. Eaton’s investor network has a desire to invest substantial capital, with the average commitment of $50 million.
Eaton’s deep sector knowledge and unrivaled insight into the private fund market across several asset classes allows the team to raise capital efficiently and effectively. Eaton thrives on working alongside the most innovative funds and consistently partners with the highest-quality fund managers.
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Get Access To All JobsProject Analyst CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Project Analyst internship qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the role connects directly to your enrolled coursework and your DSO approves it before you start. The key test is whether project management, data analysis, or business operations work appears in your academic program. Internships labeled 'contract,' 'temp,' or 'consultant' still qualify as long as the academic link is documented and your I-20 reflects the CPT authorization.
Can I do CPT as a Project Analyst while taking a full course load?
Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) is compatible with full-time enrollment and is the most common arrangement for F-1 students balancing academic requirements. Full-time CPT (20 or more hours weekly) is allowed but counts against your OPT: 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your post-graduation OPT eligibility entirely. Most students choose part-time CPT specifically to protect that 12-month buffer.
What documents does a Project Analyst employer need from me for CPT?
Your employer needs a copy of your CPT-authorized I-20 showing the specific employer name, authorization dates, and whether it's part-time or full-time. Some employers also request your SEVIS ID and a letter from your DSO confirming authorization. Employers do not file anything with USCIS for CPT; the authorization lives entirely within your school's records and your I-20.
How do I find Project Analyst roles open to CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to find Project Analyst openings filtered by employers with a history of hiring international students. Because CPT authorization is school-issued, employers don't always advertise it, so targeting companies with demonstrated international hiring patterns is more reliable than filtering by self-reported sponsorship labels on general job boards.
Does CPT as a Project Analyst help my H-1B chances later?
CPT itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility, but the employer relationship can. Completing CPT with a company that later sponsors your H-1B means they already know your work quality and have existing immigration counsel. Look for the employer's O*NET job zone classification for Project Analyst roles: zone four or five positions, which require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, support specialty occupation arguments for a future H-1B petition.