Intern - Operations, Clearance & Settlements

Hilltop Securities Inc. is currently looking for qualified students to join our Operations team as a Summer Intern. This individual will work closely with our Operations team to gain hands-on experience in the profession while assisting with several key initiatives across the company. They will develop entry-level experience in the financial services industry, including development and delivery of initiatives, and effective practices. Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is an in-person experience lasting from May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, with opportunities located in downtown Dallas at our HTS Tower location and throughout the country at various branch locations.

• Support daily activities/operations in relation including purchase & sales, collateral, settlement, mutual funds, stock transfers, and/or government reporting.
• Contribute and participate in all assigned areas; ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Work to solve real world problems and deliver measurable results.
• Help with ideas to improve current practices and create efficiencies
• Data analysis/data mining
• Special projects as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing business, finance, accounting, economics or related field is preferred
• Some experience (0 – 1 year) is preferred but not required
• Computer hardware, operating system (Windows or Mac), and software/application (MS Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook etc.) skills. Strong computer skills including Power Excel, SQL and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow up to completion
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Desire to learn about career opportunities in the financial services industry
• Candidate MUST have authorization to work for any employer in the US without requiring sponsorship, whether in student status or not