State Street - Undergraduate Finance Summer Internship 2027

State Street•Boston, MA

2d•$41,600 - $65,000

About The Position

The Undergraduate Finance Summer Internship Program is a ten-week internship that provides students with exposure to Corporate Finance at State Street. Interns complete project-based work, participate in professional development, and collaborate with finance professionals across the organization. They gain practical experience supporting business initiatives and develop analytical, business, and leadership capabilities while learning about career opportunities within Corporate Finance. Interns may analyze business challenges and contribute to projects supporting operational efficiency, business growth, and strategic decision-making. They may use data, analytics, and visualization tools to identify trends and generate insights; support process improvement, automation, and operational effectiveness initiatives; explore emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools; and collaborate with professionals across Corporate Finance and other business areas. Intern placements are within Corporate Finance teams aligned with business needs and available internship opportunities. Potential areas include Financial Planning & Analysis; Finance Data & Analytics, Reporting & Technology (DART); Strategy; Controllership; Treasury; Investor Relations; Global Realty Services; and Business Unit Finance. The program includes structured onboarding, mentorship and coaching, networking, exposure to financial analysis and finance technologies, business projects, opportunities to present recommendations or project outcomes, and potential consideration for future internship or full-time opportunities based on business needs, available roles, and individual performance.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and entering junior or senior year following the internship.
Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and interest in using data to support business decisions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.
Demonstrated leadership experience through academics, campus activities, athletics, professional experiences, volunteer work, or other extracurricular involvement.
High motivation and desire to learn and develop professionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with data using Excel or similar analytical tools.
Exposure to data visualization, reporting, analytics, or business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar technologies.
Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python, SQL, R, or comparable technologies.
Interest in technology, automation, process improvement, and AI-enabled business solutions.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to take initiative.

Responsibilities

Analyze business challenges and contribute to projects supporting operational efficiency, business growth, and strategic decision-making.
Use data, analytics, and visualization tools to identify trends and generate business insights.
Support process improvement, automation, and operational effectiveness initiatives.
Explore emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools that support business processes and decision-making.
Collaborate with Corporate Finance professionals and colleagues across other business areas on projects and initiatives.
Participate in business projects and team initiatives, and present recommendations, insights, or project outcomes to business stakeholders where applicable.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and optional additional coverages.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, and leave related to short-term disability and family care responsibilities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Eligibility for annual performance-based incentive awards, excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans.
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans.
Inclusive development opportunities.
Flexible work-life support.
Paid volunteer days.
Employee networks.
Mentorship, coaching, and professional networking opportunities.