About the role#
The Private Wealth Management Summer Internship is a 10-week program designed to immerse students in the firm's culture and business operations. Interns work alongside experienced professionals and firm owners on projects that support business objectives. This role provides exposure to an integrated business model, including private equity, lending, corporate advisory, and family business disciplines.
What you'll do#
- Support the day to day activities of a dedicated client base to ensure service delivery.
- Assist with new client onboarding, account opening processes, and account reviews.
- Prepare materials for client meetings.
- Gain exposure to the implementation and execution of core portfolio activities.
- Troubleshoot client account issues, including portfolio reporting and activity.
- Respond to client data requests.
What you'll need#
- Current junior in college, entering senior year in the fall of 2027.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics.
- A GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- A background in and passion for finance, business, or investing.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including multi-sheet analysis and advanced formulas.
- A strong understanding of the asset management industry and security markets, specifically equities and fixed income.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through academic and extracurricular activities.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically while managing competing demands.
- Sound judgment with the ability to identify, escalate, and resolve problems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A demonstrated passion for teamwork.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position ($25/hr plus sign-on bonus).
About Brown Brothers Harriman
Brown Brothers Harriman is a financial services firm based in New York. Founded in 1818, the company operates as a private partnership. It provides services across two main lines, Investor Services and Capital Partners. The firm employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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