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Summer 2027 Undergraduate Internship - Finance

Boston, MA • On-site

Fidelity Investments
Investment Management and Consulting Services • 10K+ employees

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 152 rated financial services

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by students

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$20 - $32/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description


Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Fidelity Intern Program (FIDTERN Program)
Fidelity's full-time, paid, 10-week FIDTERN Program offers students the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, real-world work and projects as valued members of a dedicated team.
Our program is designed to provide students with a firsthand experience of what it's like to work here full-time. We deliver a best-in-class program experience to ensure interns feel a sense of belonging and community, while receiving critical training and development to be a future Fidelity associate. Here's the experience you can expect to have as a FIDTERN:
  • Professional & Financial Development Sessions: Join exclusive webinars designed to equip you with essential skills for both your career and personal growth! Learn directly from senior leaders, sharpen your professional communication, explore strategies for maintaining well-being in the workplace, and build financial confidence through expert-led financial literacy workshops.

  • Mentorship: Opt-in to our intern mentorship program and connect with experienced professionals who will support your growth and help you navigate your career journey.

  • Regional Events: Build connections with leaders and fellow interns through engaging onsite experiences and unwind with your peers at fun local outings (like go-karting, pickleball, or bowling).

The Role
A finance internship at Fidelity is for candidates interested in analytical and back end of finance. Interns can expect more of an individual environment doing projects and tasks on their own, working in Excel, manipulating data. We are looking for students with more than proficiency in Excel - candidates must be comfortable with formulas and pivot tables. Day-to-day work will include updating financial and statistical information, automating processes & reporting, analysis & working with data, understanding how money moves through Fidelity, and financial modeling. This is a back of the office role with no client facing interaction. Finance internships include exposure to teams who provide detailed financial information to the company's businesses, enabling them to strategically prioritize, and drive business performance!
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
  • Strong Excel skills

  • Data analysis

  • Communication skills

  • Time management

  • Leadership skills

  • Detail oriented

  • Have an interest in the analytical side of Finance

  • Eager to learn how money moves through a large company like Fidelity

  • Current college student undergraduate who will return to coursework after their summer internship

  • Availability for entire 10-week program from June 7th, 2027 - August 13th, 2027

The base salary range for this position is $20 - $32 per hour.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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