Global Finance Trainee

Education First•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The EF Global Trainee Program | Finance is an 18-24 month rotational program designed to provide broad exposure to various finance areas and EF executive staff. It places talented individuals in three different roles across several business units, with most rotations in Cambridge, MA, one guaranteed international rotation, and a potential fourth rotation. The program involves a steep learning curve with increasing ownership and challenging tasks, exposure to diverse business units from established products to startup-like projects, and opportunities to develop skills for future leadership. Upon successful completion, trainees are guaranteed a challenging position in one of EF's global finance hubs. EF's global presence, entrepreneurial culture, and business growth offer unparalleled career paths for young professionals.

Requirements

University degree in finance, accounting or other relevant major
0-2 years of full time work experience or Master’s degree equivalent
Exceptional analytical and logical thinking skills
Strong communication skills
Fluent in English
Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
Entrepreneurial spirit
Results-driven and hands-on
Ability to bring out the best in people around you
Excited to work with stakeholders at all levels
Innovative approach to problem-solving
Thrive under pressure and enjoy fast-paced multicultural work environments
Love what we do! (Language schools, Educational travel, Cultural exchange, and Academic degrees)

Nice To Haves

Applicable internship/professional experience
Fluency in one additional language
International work and/or study experience
Flexible and naturally curious

Responsibilities

Explore roles in Financial Analysis and Planning, Pricing and Cost Control, Business Analytics and Strategy, Accounting, Finance Transformation, and more
Participate in international summits with fellow program participants from around the world, to further your professional development and build a close network of EF professionals
Receive ongoing mentorship and support from our senior finance management
Gain exposure to our business units, including Language schools, Academic degrees, Cultural exchange programs, and Educational travel
Take on a variety of leadership positions and help drive the business from day one

Benefits

Four weeks paid vacation your first year
Ten paid holidays
Two floating holidays
25% company match on your 401(k) contributions
Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage
Options for life and disability insurance, accident and hospital insurance, legal and pet insurance
Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Access to fertility care and family-building support
Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement
Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)
Discounts at local venues and businesses
Amazing offices designed to match the caliber of the people who work there
Flexibility of working from home one day a week