Financial Services Associate Internships
Financial services associate internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across client analysis, compliance workflows, and portfolio reporting, alongside mentorship from working financial services associates, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, with KeyBank, Ankura, and PHI Air Medical among the employers posting roles now.
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We are seeking Field interns in various locations around the country. This internship will provide the opportunity to shadow seasoned financial advisors, participate in a robust training program with other interns, and support Thrivent’s involvement through community events and generosity activities. This position helps prepare you for a financial advisor opportunity through case analysis, exposure to industry-specific programs, critical-thinking exercises, career-development best practices, marketing tactics and real-world training.
Participate in a robust orientation and training program.
Shadow financial advisors during client meetings, workshops, community events and daily work.
Learn to prepare financial plans and analyses.
Gain exposure to MoneyGuidePro, Morningstar and other financial planning software platforms.
Participate in team meetings that include weekly activity updates, new trends and concepts.
Observe regional seminars and workshops.
Attend virtual seminars with corporate employees to better understand the industry and the profession.
Work with the Engagement Team to develop a strategy to integrate Thrivent’s generosity programs.
Collaborate with other interns to research and present a project, based on best practices in building a financial services business.
Position Qualifications:
College junior or senior working toward a degree in business, finance, marketing or related field.
Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; oral and written communication skills.
Course Credit:
Thrivent internships are available for course credit, but must be coordinated with your school administration.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
We are seeking Field interns in various locations around the country. This internship will provide the opportunity to shadow seasoned financial advisors, participate in a robust training program with other interns, and support Thrivent’s involvement through community events and generosity activities. This position helps prepare you for a financial advisor opportunity through case analysis, exposure to industry-specific programs, critical-thinking exercises, career-development best practices, marketing tactics and real-world training.
Participate in a robust orientation and training program.
Shadow financial advisors during client meetings, workshops, community events and daily work.
Learn to prepare financial plans and analyses.
Gain exposure to MoneyGuidePro, Morningstar and other financial planning software platforms.
Participate in team meetings that include weekly activity updates, new trends and concepts.
Observe regional seminars and workshops.
Attend virtual seminars with corporate employees to better understand the industry and the profession.
Work with the Engagement Team to develop a strategy to integrate Thrivent’s generosity programs.
Collaborate with other interns to research and present a project, based on best practices in building a financial services business.
Position Qualifications:
College junior or senior working toward a degree in business, finance, marketing or related field.
Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; oral and written communication skills.
Course Credit:
Thrivent internships are available for course credit, but must be coordinated with your school administration.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
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Tips for Your Financial Services Associate Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large financial services employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes nine or ten months before the start date. Smaller firms and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates. Check listings throughout the year rather than waiting for a single recruiting window, because the roles you want may close before you expect them to.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for financial services associate internships expect limited work history and look for documented evidence of analytical ability instead. Prepare two or three completed projects showing financial modeling, data analysis, or compliance research, with the tools used and a link or file showing the finished work. That portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess at the intern level.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which financial services firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach at the same time.
Practice the financial services associate interview format out loud
Financial services associate intern screens typically involve a technical or analytical exercise, a case study, or questions on financial concepts and reasoning. Practice your answers out loud before applying, explaining your logic step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer. Recording yourself once or twice reveals gaps that silent review misses.
Target structured rotational programs early
Many large financial services firms run formal rotational or cohort internship programs built to train people new to the field, cycling participants through units like wealth management, risk, and operations. These programs recruit in the fall for the following summer and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your goals and get your application in during the first wave of recruiting.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 22% of the financial services associate internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you are only reviewing roles you can actually accept. Sorting through listings that don't fit your situation costs time you could spend on stronger applications.
Financial Services Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a financial services associate internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For financial services associate candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a documented project portfolio showing financial modeling, data analysis, or compliance research with the tools you used. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a financial services associate internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for financial services associate interns is consistent performance on real client or analytical work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the return-offer timeline before your internship ends. Position yourself by delivering on assignments and asking for feedback early, without counting on the offer to materialize.
When should I apply for financial services associate internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large financial services employers recruit for summer internship cohorts the preceding fall, so applications for June roles may open in September or October. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season to begin.
Are financial services associate internships paid?
Most professional financial services associate internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings display it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at established financial services firms but do appear occasionally at nonprofits or early-stage organizations, so read each listing carefully.
What should a financial services associate internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For financial services associate candidates that means financial models, investment analyses, or compliance case studies with the platforms and tools used and a link or attachment showing the work. Add relevant coursework in finance, accounting, or economics. Keep the resume to one page and treat every line as evidence of analytical capability.
Are there remote financial services associate internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 78% of the financial services associate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. The share shifts as employer policies change, so the number does the characterizing. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they draw applicants from every region, so apply early and filter by work type to see those openings before they close.
What is a rotational financial services associate internship?
Rotational internship programs cycle interns through two or more business units, such as wealth management, risk, and trading operations, over a single summer. They are designed for people new to financial services and offer broader exposure than a single-desk placement. These programs recruit early, often the fall before the summer start, and are competitive, so identify them and apply in the first wave of the recruiting cycle.
Can international students get financial services associate 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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