Capital Markets Development Associate

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose
• Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to 10K per year
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

Associates of CoBank's Capital Markets Development Program progress through a 24-month rotational program in different functional areas in CoBank's Credit and Capital Markets Divisions to gain a foundational understanding of credit underwriting and loan syndications. Rotational assignments provide on-the-job experience with CoBank's various Banking Divisions and Capital Markets teams, and each rotation offers the opportunity to train with and support these CoBank teams.

In addition to on-the-job training, the Development Associate completes curriculum to support their development throughout the training period. The first three to four months will include an onboarding period through CoBank's credit management group for foundational training, including completion of structured credit training to ensure the basics of credit underwriting are understood before moving on to support credit underwriting for the Banking Divisions. Additional training on loan markets, the loan syndication process, and essential Capital Markets Analyst duties is conducted after the Development Associate transitions from Credit Underwriting to Capital Markets.

CoBank's Capital Markets Development Program is ideal for strong candidates who are new to banking or loan syndications.  Associates who successfully complete the program are well versed in credit analysis and the Capital Markets syndication process and will be on their way to a Capital Markets career with CoBank.

Start Date: July 13, 2026 (must have completed a bachelor's or master's degree by May 2026)

Credit Underwriting

• Analyzes and processes audits, financial statements, and other borrower reporting.
• Monitors financial statements and borrower reports for compliance with terms and conditions of loan agreements.
• Prepares and underwrites credit reports as assigned, consulting with Relationship Managers, Credit Managers, and other credit personnel as needed.
• Conducts progressive credit analysis, including but not limited to credit administration and risk analysis in specifically assigned areas.
• Develops knowledge base and understanding of bank guidelines, policies, and procedures for presentation of credit information. 

Capital Markets

• Provides transaction support to senior capital markets officers and capital markets team leader. Assists in the marketing and support of capital markets products, including loan syndications, and assists in development of new products.
• Processes amendments, waivers, and routine communication with bank groups.
• Drafts offering memoranda, marketing presentations, and performs analytical work involving capital structure and pricing determination.
• Provides competitive pricing and structure analysis, including peer comparisons.
• Maintains division databases, and tracks loan servicing and divisional metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Foundational knowledge of finance, including the ability to interpret and analyze financial statements.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong time management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a results-driven and competitive mindset.
• Personable and collaborative, comfortable engaging with others and building relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Career-oriented with a growth mindset and a strong desire for continuous learning and development.
• Willingness to complete the required curriculum and all rotational assignments within the 24 -month program.
• Prior internship or work experience in capital markets, credit, or financial services is preferred but not required.

Sedentary Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Occasional Travel occurs infrequently (typically, once a month or less).

The typical base pay range for this role is between $57,200 - $65,500. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.