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Analyst Intern roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in finance, consulting, and tech. Most require a quantitative or business degree, align well with STEM OPT extensions, and attract employers already familiar with F-1 work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window gives you enough runway to prove value and convert to a full-time sponsored role.
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What You Can Expect
As our Retail Operations Analyst Intern, you will support the Cash Application & Broker Commissions teams in processing and reconciling payments, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions, and assisting with reporting. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in financial operations and exposure to cash application processes within a fast-paced environment. This internship opportunity is based in Houston, TX, and spans three months, from September 2026 to December 2026. You will report to the Commissions and Cash App, Director.
- Apply incoming payments to customer accounts and invoices accurately
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payments or customer accounts
- Assist in reconciling daily bank transactions and identifying exceptions
- Collaborate with the accounting team to improve cash application efficiency
- Work with unclaimed property team to ensure items are properly distributed and accounted for
- Support the month-end closing process by preparing relevant documentation
- Communicate with customers or internal teams regarding payment issues when necessary
What You’ll Bring
- You are at least a Sophomore Undergraduate Student and is currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
- You are mathematically inclined and demonstrate strong quantitative reasoning
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You have strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and are goal oriented
- You have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy
- You are self-motivated and able to work independently without assistance from your supervisor
- You have proficiency with standard office software packages
Additional Details
- This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy with a minimum of three (3) days working in office if you are based in Houston, TX
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Compensation
Hourly Range: $21.00 - $34.00 USD hourly
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.
The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.
Business Unit: Supply & Energy Management
Division: BP B2B US
Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
Company Name: ENGIE North America
Minimum Base Salary: 21.00 USD
Maximum Base Salary: 34.00 USD
Pay Basis: Hourly
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Analyst Intern
Target employers with a history of OPT hiring
Consulting firms, investment banks, and tech companies hire Analyst Interns on OPT regularly. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed LCAs for analyst roles. Past filings signal familiarity with the sponsorship process.
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility if applicable
If your degree is in a STEM field, you're eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. Mentioning this upfront removes a common employer objection and signals you can stay longer before any H-1B visa decision needs to be made.
Apply early in the OPT window, not near expiration
Employers are more willing to hire OPT students who have at least six months remaining. Starting your search with eight or more months on the clock gives you negotiating room and time to complete a full internship cycle.
Frame your quantitative skills as the core pitch
Analyst Intern roles prioritize Excel, SQL, Python, and financial modeling skills. Lead with those competencies in applications and interviews. Sponsorship hesitation shrinks when your technical skills are clearly stronger than competing candidates.
Ask about return offer and H-1B sponsorship policy before accepting
Some internship programs are structured as pipelines to full-time roles. Ask directly whether the company sponsors H-1B visas for converting interns. Getting clarity early avoids investing three months with no path to continued authorization.
Tailor your resume to match the specific analyst track
Analyst Intern postings vary across data, financial, and operations tracks. Use keywords from the job description and align your coursework or project experience to the specific track. A generic resume performs worse against applicant tracking systems.
Analyst Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Analyst Intern on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. OPT work authorization is tied to your F-1 status, not to employer sponsorship. Your employer does not file any petition on your behalf during OPT. You present your EAD card as proof of work authorization, and the employer verifies it through standard I-9 completion. No H-1B or other visa petition is required to start the role.
Do Analyst Intern roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, depending on your degree field. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated program such as finance, statistics, computer science, or engineering, and the Analyst Intern role uses those skills, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your university's DSO confirms eligibility and files the updated I-20. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify.
Where can I find Analyst Intern jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists Analyst Intern roles from employers already familiar with OPT work authorization. Browsing there saves time compared to filtering through postings that exclude international students. You can search by role type and identify companies with a track record of hiring on OPT.
What happens to my OPT authorization if the internship ends early or I switch employers?
OPT is not tied to a specific employer, so you can change employers without losing your authorization. However, USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your degree field. You also cannot accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT. If you leave one Analyst Intern role, start your next job search promptly to stay within that limit.
Can an Analyst Intern role on OPT convert to full-time H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, and many employer internship programs are explicitly designed as pipelines to full-time roles with H-1B sponsorship. If you receive a return offer, your employer would file an H-1B petition on your behalf, typically for the following fiscal year cap. If you have STEM OPT, the 24-month extension gives you additional runway while waiting for H-1B selection, reducing the urgency of any single lottery cycle.