Finance Intern

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority•Rocky Hill, CT

1d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

CHFA is offering this internship within our Finance department to provide qualified candidates opportunities to experience our organization and contribute to our mission. Interns will collaborate with multiple staff and learn and perform meaningful tasks to support specific units within Finance. Interns will receive training for all assigned tasks, connect with CHFA's Training and Development Manager on a weekly basis, interact with leaders throughout the organization, including executives, and engage in projects and discussions that promote career trajectory and expand their knowledge of affordable housing. Assignments within Finance may vary depending on the career focus and interests of the intern and the needs of the department but may include performing important tasks related to: accounting; financial analysis; capital markets; collateral management; loan servicing; asset solutions; and/or investor reporting.

Requirements

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates.
Preference given to majors or minors in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, and data analytics.
Seeking candidates with: Interest in affordable housing, fair housing, or business; Strong organizational skills; Ability to manage a variety of tasks; Comfort with Microsoft Office 365 applications; and Openness to working with multiple teams throughout the department.
This is not an exclusive list of all job functions, and the employee is expected to complete all duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and reporting structure may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally. This job description in no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement.
CHFA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. CHFA EOE

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of our mission, structure, and programs.
Collaborate with multiple staff members.
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Monitor your calendar and communicate conflicts as they arise.
Connect with department point person weekly.
Complete two projects – one individual and one with intern cohort.
Engage in cohort activities which will include trainings and discussions.

Benefits

competitive salaries
tuition reimbursement
457 deferred compensation
state sponsored pension plan
comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability plan
paid vacation, sick, and holidays
hybrid work schedule
ongoing training
career development
if qualified, employee may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under Federal Loan assistance program