2027 Finance Leadership Experience Summer Internship Program

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.

About the role

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 career. 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.

Responsibilities

• Development, classes, and presentations:
  • Begin the summer with an array of training classes focusing on enhancing skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and an introduction to insurance and financial services industry concepts.
  • Improve business and leadership skills through significant opportunities for advancement.
  • Participate in weekly seminars presented by experienced professionals from Corporate Finance, Insurance, and Investments groups to understand the industry, financial functions, and our organization.
  • Develop communication skills through public speaking workshops and final presentations.
  • Receive guidance and support from a mentor paired with a full-time Finance employee.
  • Gain exposure to the Senior Finance Leadership Team (SFLT), including a fireside group chat with NYL’s Chief Financial Officer.
  • Attend breakfast with NYL’s Treasurer and Controller.
  • Engage with presentations by senior leaders from various Finance functions.
  • Participate in coffee chats with full-time associates in the Finance Rotational Leadership Program.
  • Attend a farewell dinner with Finance senior leaders.
  • Prepare and deliver a formal presentation at the end of the summer about your experience, projects, and special assignments.
• Social Events & Networking:
  • Join full-time employees in social events ranging from post-work gatherings to multiple team-building sessions, including welcome breakfasts, ice cream socials, lunch with mentors, Finance engagement events, and a farewell dinner with the Senior Financial Leadership team.
  • Participate in fun events such as a scavenger hunt around NYC, Yankee game, group volunteer activities, and trivia night.
  • Engage in Corporate Intern events for networking opportunities with peers outside of Finance, including networking breakfasts, dinners, and communication and career planning workshops.
  • Work in small groups advised by a core group mentor who will plan special events for your group.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with generative AI.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Analytically minded, intellectually curious, and a team player.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program; not available to those authorized to work under OPT or CPT).

Pay

Salary Range: $26/hour. Overtime eligible: Nonexempt. Discretionary bonus eligible: No. Sales bonus eligible: No.