Global Finance Trainee
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 exceptionally talented individuals in three different roles across several business units within the organization. Most rotations are based at EF's North American Headquarters in Cambridge, MA, with one guaranteed rotation abroad and a potential fourth rotation. The program emphasizes a steep learning curve, early ownership, and increasingly challenging tasks. Exposure to diverse business units, from established products to startup-like projects, enhances learning, provides visibility into EF's entrepreneurial culture, and develops skills for future leadership positions. Upon successful completion, participants are guaranteed a challenging position in one of EF's global finance hubs. EF's global footprint, entrepreneurial culture, and strong business growth offer unparalleled career paths for young professionals.
Requirements
- University degree in finance, accounting or other relevant major and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Applicable internship/professional experience.
- Desire to pursue an international career in finance.
- Fluency in one additional language.
- International work and/or study experience.
- Flexible and naturally curious.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to work for a company that encourages decision-making as if it were one's own business.
- Results-driven and hands-on attitude.
- Leadership qualities and ability to bring out the best in people.
- Excited to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- Innovative approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and in fast-paced multicultural work environments.
- Passion for EF's mission (Language schools, Educational travel, Cultural exchange, and Academic degrees).
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 senior finance management.
- Gain exposure to business units, including Language schools, Academic degrees, Cultural exchange programs, and Educational travel.
Benefits
- Four weeks paid vacation your first year
- Ten paid holidays
- Two floating holidays
- 25% company match on 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
- Access to 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
- Flexibility of working from home one day a week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
