Business Operations Intern

8am • San Diego, CA

3d • $20

About The Position

It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am! About the role: 8am is in search of a Business Operations Intern for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, our Business Operations team plays a critical role in driving efficiency, enabling data-driven decisions, and scaling company-wide impact. We're looking for a highly motivated and analytical Business Operations Intern to join our team and contribute to high-priority projects across departments. As a Business Operations Intern, you will work on initiatives that directly influence the performance and growth of the company. You’ll collaborate across functions—such as Finance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Operations and Product—to support strategic planning, reporting, and process improvement efforts. About us: At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters. Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with SQL or BI tools is a plus.
• Clear and confident communicator—able to summarize complex data for non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and excited to solve real business problems.
• Passionate about technology, strategy, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• experience with SQL or BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing business performance metrics, identifying trends, and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional projects, such as process optimization, forecasting, or systems integration.
• Help build dashboards, reports, and models in Excel/Google Sheets or BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
• Conduct market research and competitor benchmarking to inform strategic initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorms, and operational planning discussions.
• Present findings and recommendations to team leads and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern