Financial Accountant Intern Jobs in Springfield, NJ

Position: Finance & Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: New York, NY

Firm Overview:

Walleye Capital is a ~$17 billion+ multi-strategy investment firm headquartered in New York City, with over 350 employees across five main offices. Founded in 2005 as an options market maker, we have organically grown into a global investment firm specializing in Fundamental Equities, Quant, and Volatility strategies. 

At Walleye, we continuously innovate by focusing on three core principles: approach, platform, and people. Our approach is to allocate risk capital where we believe there is not only a compelling opportunity, but also a clear ability to define our tangible edge. We seek to leverage the mathematical benefits of diversification while utilizing sophisticated infrastructure, technology, and our balance sheet to do so in a structurally advantageous way. Our platform, developed over two decades, is central to our operations, evolving alongside business complexities and technological advancements to support our team's success. Our people are our greatest asset, and we've cultivated an environment that attracts top talent by balancing autonomy with collaboration, and intelligence with integrity.

Position Overview:

Walleye Capital is seeking highly analytical, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Finance & Accounting Interns for Summer 2027. The Finance & Accounting team plays a critical role in supporting the firm's financial operations, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis while partnering with teams across the organization to support informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.

As a Finance & Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to the financial and operating dynamics of a multi-strategy investment firm. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals on projects that provide insight into how a hedge fund manages its financial resources, evaluates business performance, and plans for future growth. Throughout the internship, you'll have opportunities to develop practical finance and accounting skills, strengthen your analytical capabilities, and build an understanding of the infrastructure that supports an investment management business.

The internship is 10 weeks in length and will take place in New York City from June through August 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of recurring management reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Analyze actual financial results and identify key trends and drivers of performance.
• Support preparation of monthly reporting, including revenue, expenses, headcount, and other key financial metrics.
• Support the firm's annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Help improve and maintain financial models, reporting processes, and internal FP&A tools.
• Support financial statement preparation and analysis and gain an understanding of how underlying accounting activity flows through the financial statements.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making.

We seek individuals who:

• Are pursuing an undergraduate or non-MBA master's degree in any field of study, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and an interest in financial markets.
• Communicate ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
• Are self-motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Showcase creativity and enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and improve processes and workflows.
• Thrive in a collaborative culture that values intellectual humility, creativity, and continuous learning.

Pay Range:

The expected monthly pay for this position is $10,000/month. Interns will also receive a $10,000 housing stipend and transportation to and from New York City (domestic travel only). 

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Walleye is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of our hiring process, please contact HR@walleyecapital.com.  

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