2027 Finance Leadership Experience Summer Internship Program

New York Life•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. We offer opportunities across a variety of exciting finance functions including planning and analytics, budget and expense management, controllership, and more. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use in your future career. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey. Role Overview: As a Finance and Accounting Summer Intern, you will have the exciting opportunity to gain the experience, skills, support, and exposure that you need to help launch your careers. Our summer program combines challenging work experience and the opportunity to work closely with Finance professionals. You’ll receive continuous training and development through training classes and weekly presentations, exposure to senior management, and social networking events to help build relationships throughout the company. Generally, 15 Interns are selected each summer and are offered competitive pay and the option of free housing. At the end of the summer, multiple offers will be extended for our full-time Finance & Accounting Rotational Leadership program.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with generative AI.
Keen desire for continuous learning.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Analytically minded.
Intellectually curious.
Team player.
Rising juniors working toward a Bachelor’s degree with an accredited college or university (or in a Graduate program).
Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics.

Responsibilities

Enhance skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and an introduction to insurance and financial services industry concepts.
Improve business and leadership skills.
Understand the industry, financial functions, and our organization through weekly seminars.
Develop communication skills through public speaking workshops and final presentations.
Provide guidance and support throughout the internship as a mentor.
Gain exposure to the Senior Finance Leadership Team (SFLT), including a fireside group chat with NYL’s Chief Financial Officer, breakfast with NYL’s Treasurer and Controller, and presentations by senior leaders from various Finance functions.
Participate in coffee chats with full-time associates in the Finance Rotational Leadership Program.
Attend a farewell dinner with Finance senior leaders.
Give a formal presentation about internship experience, projects, and special assignments.
Participate in social events ranging from post-work gatherings to multiple team-building sessions.
Engage in corporate intern events for networking opportunities with peers outside of Finance.
Participate in special events planned by small groups advised by a core group mentor.