2026 Annual Internship Program - Now Accepting Applications!

Do you want to use finance to promote economic development, combat climate change, reduce the cost of debt in a manner that benefits residents across the State of Illinois and reflects the diversity across the Land of Lincoln? Do you have the motivation and desire to learn and apply your skills to assist a small, growing, and talented team at the forefront of climate finance? The Illinois Finance Authority ("IFA" or the "Authority") created the Annual Internship Program ("AIP") to provide practical, hands-on opportunities for motivated, dedicated, and high-achieving recent graduates from, and current students enrolled in, accredited undergraduate and graduate school programs to gain valuable experience across a broad spectrum of functional areas within the Authority. The AIP is an excellent opportunity for detail-oriented, mature, passionate, driven, and curious individuals to gain hands-on experience, grow professionally, and work alongside industry experts.  If this sparks your interest in pursuing an applied learning experience, then consider applying for the 2026 AIP. Applications due March 27, 2026

Internship program description linked here

Interested and qualified candidates should forward the following items to hr@il-fa.com. 

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

Employment Opportunities

Do you want to use finance to combat climate change, promote equitable economic development and enhance the quality of life for all the people of Illinois?  Do you have the motivation, work ethic, skills and grit to join a small, growing and talented team at the forefront of climate finance?  The Illinois Finance Authority/Climate Bank (“IFA/CB”) needs motivated and hardworking professionals to maximize the impact of new federal funding and to better deliver existing financial products and services throughout the state of Illinois (the “State”).  If this describes you, then apply to join the IFA/CB. 

IFA/CB is a nationally recognized conduit issuer in the tax‑exempt financing market and the commercial property assessed clean energy financing market.  IFA issues tax-exempt qualified private activity bonds and property assessed clean energy bonds or notes to facilitate the funding of eligible projects by borrowers that create long-term economic value in communities throughout Illinois.

IFA/CB offers competitive benefits, including a 401(a) defined contribution retirement savings plan with matching contributions, comprehensive and competitive health, life and disability insurance and paid time off.  IFA/CB employees are at-will employees subject to various State ethics requirements (such as revolving door prohibitions), but IFA/CB employees are not subject to the State Personnel Code.  IFA/CB is an equal opportunity employer.

IFA/CB generates its own operating revenue and is not supported by State taxpayer or ratepayer appropriations. The IFA/CB meets publicly each month.

IFA/CB strongly encourages applicants to review the below materials to learn more about our operations:

Now Accepting Applications!

General Counsel