Leadership Development Program Trainee Jobs in Chicago, IL

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

• Projected Program Start Date: July 12, 2027
• Locations: Hartford, CT; Cumberland, RI; Northbrook, IL
• Starting Salary: 72,000

Sponsorship: Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This includes participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and F-1 Visa programs.

About this business area: At CVS Health, we're committed to simplifying health care ~ one person, one family, and one community at a time. To help achieve that mission, we're looking for future finance leaders to join our Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP).

The FLDP is a three-year rotational program designed for early-career professionals who want to build a strong foundation in finance while developing leadership skills at a Fortune 10 company. Throughout the program, you'll gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful business initiatives, and learn from finance leaders across the organization.

As an FLDP participant, you'll complete three one-year rotations that provide exposure to key areas of finance, including:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Data Analytics & Visualization
• Financial Operations
• Controllership Fundamentals

During these rotations, you'll develop skills in financial analysis, executive communication, data-driven decision making, and technical expertise. You'll work on real business problems that help shape the future of CVS Health while building a broad understanding of corporate finance in the healthcare industry.

Successful candidates are intellectually curious, have a passion for corporate finance, and are committed to excellence. They are ambitious, self-motivated leaders and are willing to learn. We're looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Leadership potential and initiative
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Adaptability and the ability to thrive in changing environments
• A commitment to continuous learning and development
• Emotional intelligence and a growth mindset

Work Location and Relocation

CVS Health follows a hybrid work model that typically provides flexibility to work in the office three days a week, and two days from home based on business needs. Program locations include Hartford, CT, Northbrook, IL, and Cumberland, RI. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates who need to move more than 50 miles from their current residence.

Required Qualifications

• Up to 1.5 years of professional experience, including internships, co-ops, or other relevant business experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to 1.5 years of professional experience, including internships, co-ops, or other relevant business experience
• Experience using analytical and reporting tools such as Excel, VBA, Alteryx, Tableau, or SQL
• Agility with AI tools such as Claude and CoPilot
• Leadership experience gained through student organizations, athletics, community involvement, work experience, or academic projects
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Elevated problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Interest in building a long-term career in corporate finance at CVS Health

Education

• Candidates should complete a bachelor's degree between May 2026 and August 2027 with a major, minor, concentration, or relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Analytics

Learn More

To learn more about the Finance Leadership Development Program and other Finance Leadership Programs, visit: https://jobs.cvshealth.com/finance-leadership-programs/

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $43,888.00 - $93,574.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.