Finance Internships
Finance internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working practitioners in the field, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Distribution & Wholesale and Transportation & Logistics are currently listed, with U.S. Venture, Centric Brands, and HDR among the employers posting roles now.
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Job Description
- One week of immersive onboarding to learn about our business and prepare important skills for a successful summer project
- Eight weeks dedicated to a project exploring new business opportunities and unlocking creative solutions
- One week of final presentations and celebrations with our executive leadership team and intern peers
- Weekly sessions to deep dive into our values, grow as leaders, and develop impactful skills for early career success. A group business challenge to research insights and uncover opportunities for our business.
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Business Unit Finance Teams
- Supply Chain Finance
- Customer Finance
- Revenue Growth Management Treasury & Tax
- Are pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between December 1, 2027 and June 30, 2029
- Are innovative thinkers and problem solvers
- Choose greatness by challenging the status quo
- Take leadership opportunities to make an impact
- Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands
- Are able to lead through challenges Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify
- $28 USD per Hour ($1120 USD Weekly)
- We are consumer obsessed
- We dare to do better every day
- We champion great people
- We demand diversity
- We do the right thing
- We own it
- Step 1: Application and Games-Based Assessment
- Step 2: Virtual Interviews with Business Leaders
- Step 3: Final On-Site Interview Day at our Chicago Headquarters
Location(s)
Job Description
- One week of immersive onboarding to learn about our business and prepare important skills for a successful summer project
- Eight weeks dedicated to a project exploring new business opportunities and unlocking creative solutions
- One week of final presentations and celebrations with our executive leadership team and intern peers
- Weekly sessions to deep dive into our values, grow as leaders, and develop impactful skills for early career success. A group business challenge to research insights and uncover opportunities for our business.
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Business Unit Finance Teams
- Supply Chain Finance
- Customer Finance
- Revenue Growth Management Treasury & Tax
- Are pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between December 1, 2027 and June 30, 2029
- Are innovative thinkers and problem solvers
- Choose greatness by challenging the status quo
- Take leadership opportunities to make an impact
- Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands
- Are able to lead through challenges Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify
- $28 USD per Hour ($1120 USD Weekly)
- We are consumer obsessed
- We dare to do better every day
- We champion great people
- We demand diversity
- We do the right thing
- We own it
- Step 1: Application and Games-Based Assessment
- Step 2: Virtual Interviews with Business Leaders
- Step 3: Final On-Site Interview Day at our Chicago Headquarters
Location(s)
Finance Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Transportation & Logistics
Tips for Your Finance Internship Search
Apply earlier than your peers
Large banks, asset managers, and corporate finance departments recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications by December. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map out which employers interest you and set reminders to apply the moment their cycles open.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Finance intern recruiters expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to assess: a three-statement financial model, a DCF valuation with documented assumptions, or a written investment thesis. Use publicly available filings as your data source, explain your methodology clearly, and make the work easy to share or link.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity so you reach opportunities that never appear at a fair.
Practice the actual finance intern interview format
Finance intern screens typically include technical questions on accounting concepts, financial statement analysis, or valuation, plus behavioral questions assessed against structured frameworks. Practice out loud and explain your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land on the right answer.
Target structured rotational and university programs first
Large financial institutions and corporate finance teams run cohort programs built to train people new to the field. These rotational and university-hire programs recruit early in the fall and fill their classes fast. Identify the programs that match your target function, note their application windows, and prioritize those deadlines above all others.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 39% of the finance internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
Finance Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a finance internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For finance candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a documented financial model, case study, or investment memo with clearly explained methodology. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a finance internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it in finance is performance on real deliverables, available headcount in the team you worked with, and how early return-offer decisions get made in that firm's cycle. Position yourself by treating every project as a sample of full-time work, without counting on an offer before it's made.
When should I apply for finance internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers in investment banking, asset management, and corporate finance recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single application season.
Are finance internships paid?
Most professional finance internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at very small firms or nonprofits, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a finance internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history: name the tools used, the question you answered, and where the work can be reviewed, such as a linked financial model, published analysis, or case study. Add relevant coursework in accounting, corporate finance, or valuation. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote finance internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 61% of the finance internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational finance internship?
Rotational internships place you across two or more business units, such as corporate treasury, financial planning and analysis, and risk, over a single summer. They're designed for people new to the field and are common at large financial institutions and Fortune 500 corporate finance teams. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your goals and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get finance internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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