Office of the CFO, Transformational Operating Intern, Summer 2027
About The Position
Cohen & Co’s Summer 2027 internship offers hands-on experience in the professional services industry, including client work, technical training, and opportunities to build relationships with peers and firm leaders. The Transformational Operating Intern will help clients drive operational transformation by developing and implementing modernization and process-improvement initiatives. The role includes analyzing data, conducting industry research and client interviews, creating client deliverables, and presenting findings and recommendations. Interns receive ongoing feedback and work in a collaborative environment. They may also participate in firm-wide business development, recruitment, diversity, equity and inclusion, and community-service initiatives. The internship runs from early June to early August 2027. Summer 2027 opportunities are full-time, at 32–40 hours per week. One week of the internship period is designated as Pencils Down Week, when employees take time off to recharge; this week is subject to change and is unpaid for interns.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- Be at sophomore level or equivalent by the start of the internship.
- Be majoring in Accounting, Data Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management, Engineering, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Be at junior level or equivalent by the start of the internship.
- Experience with project research, presentations, and/or developing financial data models.
Responsibilities
- Help clients develop and implement operational modernization and process-improvement initiatives.
- Analyze data to identify trends and insights.
- Conduct industry research.
- Participate in client interviews.
- Develop client deliverables.
- Present findings and recommendations to team members.
- Build relationships with peers, mentors, and engagement teams through client work, firm events, and internship experiences.
- Participate in firm-wide initiatives such as business development, recruitment, DEI efforts, and community service.
Benefits
- Hands-on client experience and technical training.
- Ongoing feedback and talent development resources.
- Time off outside standard PTO to give back to the community.
- Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses.
- One-week Pencils Down Week to recharge; unpaid for interns and subject to change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
