Financial Services Field Internship - Allison Park, PA

Thrivent•Allison Park, PA

About The Position

Thrivent is seeking field interns in various locations around the country. The internship provides the opportunity to shadow experienced financial advisors, participate in a training program with other interns, and support Thrivent’s community events and generosity activities. It helps prepare interns for a financial advisor opportunity through case analysis, exposure to industry-specific programs, critical-thinking exercises, career-development practices, marketing tactics, and real-world training. Interns gain exposure to financial planning software, observe client meetings and seminars, and collaborate on a research and presentation project about best practices for building a financial services business. Internships are available for course credit, subject to coordination with the intern’s school administration.

Requirements

Be a college junior or senior working toward a degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field.
Have strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in an orientation and training program.
Shadow financial advisors during client meetings, workshops, community events, and daily work.
Learn to prepare financial plans and analyses.
Participate in team meetings covering weekly activity updates, trends, and concepts.
Observe regional seminars and workshops.
Attend virtual seminars with corporate employees to learn about the industry and profession.
Work with the Engagement Team to develop a strategy for integrating Thrivent’s generosity programs.
Collaborate with other interns to research and present a project on best practices for building a financial services business.