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2027 Finance Leadership Experience Summer Internship Program

New York, New York, United States
Hybrid

Job Description

Requisition ID: 94523

Department: Corporate Finance

Job Function: Corporate Finance

Location: New York, New York, United States

Job Requisition ID: 94523

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. We offer opportunities across a variety of exciting finance functions including planning and analytics, budget and expense management, controllership, and more. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands‑on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use in your future career. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you’ll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.

Role Overview:

As a Finance and Accounting Summer Intern, you will have the exciting opportunity to gain the experience, skills, support, and exposure that you need to help launch your careers. Our summer program combines challenging work experience and the opportunity to work closely with Finance professionals. You’ll receive continuous training and development through training classes and weekly presentations, exposure to senior management, and social networking events to help build relationships throughout the company. Generally, 15 Interns are selected each summer and are offered competitive pay and the option of free housing. At the end of the summer, multiple offers will be extended for our full‑time Finance & Accounting Rotational Leadership program.

What You’ll Do:

Development, classes, and presentations:

The summer begins with an array of training classes focusing on enhancing skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and an introduction to insurance and financial services industry concepts. We provide significant opportunities to improve business and leadership skills that will enable advancement throughout the company. The learning continues throughout the summer in many forms:

Weekly seminars presented by experienced professionals from Corporate Finance, Insurance, and Investments groups focusing on helping interns to understand the industry, financial functions, and our organization

Development of communication skills through public speaking workshops and final presentations

Mentor pairing with a full‑time Finance employee who will provide guidance and support throughout your internship

Exposure to the Senior Finance Leadership Team (SFLT) including a fireside group chat with NYL’s Chief Financial Officer

Breakfast with NYL’s Treasurer and Controller

Presentations by senior leaders from various Finance functions

Coffee chats with full time associates in the Finance Rotational Leadership Program

Farewell dinner with Finance senior leaders

At the end of the summer, finance interns are required to give a formal presentation about their experience at NYL, projects that they were involved in, and special assignments that were completed throughout the summer

Social Events & Networking:

Interns are encouraged to join full‑time employees in social events ranging from post‑work gatherings to multiple teams building sessions. Past events have included welcome breakfasts, ice cream socials, lunch with mentors, Finance engagement events, and a farewell dinner with the Senior Financial Leadership team. Other fun events have included a scavenger hunt around NYC, Yankee game, group volunteer activities, and trivia night. Finance interns also participate in Corporate Intern events, providing networking opportunities with peers outside of Finance. Past events have included networking breakfasts and dinners, and communication and career planning workshops. You’ll also be placed in small groups advised by a core group mentor who will plan special events for your group.

What You’ll Bring:

You will bring a proficiency in Microsoft excel, experience with generative AI, and a keen desire for continuous learning. You will possess strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills. You are analytically minded, intellectually curious, and a team player.

Required Skills:

Rising juniors working toward a Bachelor’s degree with an accredited college or university (or in a Graduate program). Preferred majors: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics

Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will begin mid‑September.

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $26/hour

Discretionary bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation . We’re proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .