Summer Intern, Financial Planning

The Port Authority of NY & NJ•New York, NY

21d•$18 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Financial Planning (OFP) provides financial analysis across the agency’s entire transaction life cycle. The department analyzes the feasibility and financial terms of transactions to ensure that the best value for the Port Authority is achieved. OFP also forecasts anticipated revenues and expenses for the agency to determine potential impacts on its capacity to fund its critical capital plan.

Requirements

Enrollment at a college/university through Summer 2026 and into the Fall 2026 semester
Major in Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a finance intern is a plus
Experience with data collection and analysis
Strong presentation skills, both quantitative and qualitative
Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Credit Review Support: Support the Office of Financial Planning’s efforts in reviewing the creditworthiness of existing and potential Port Authority tenants and contractors by researching and compiling key credit metrics for relevant industries (e.g., airline, construction, etc.).
Assist with financial statement analyses performed to inform Port Authority procurements, as well as updating a master list of all security deposits and credit reviews for existing and new tenants at Port Authority facilities.
Activity Research: Support the Office of Financial Planning forecasting efforts by researching and reporting on key activity trends impacting the agency’s various lines of business.
Assist with the preparation of summaries and variance explanations for key updates as needed.
Transactional Support: As needed, assist Office of Financial Planning staff with research and data tracking assignments in support of due diligence efforts for general business transactions.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of lease comparison data for various tenants to understand trends.