About the role#
The Summer 2027 Key Investment Services Internship is a 10.5-week program designed to provide exposure to the wealth management industry. Interns gain hands-on experience by working alongside Private Client Advisors, participating in client discovery, and assisting with financial planning activities. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in Cicero, New York.
What you'll do#
- Partner with a KIS Private Client Advisor to gain direct industry experience.
- Participate in client discovery and financial planning activities, including data entry and analysis.
- Observe client meetings and assist with administrative tasks.
- Manage Salesforce records and assist in planning client events.
- Digitize client files and verify client email information.
- Engage in Key Corp Enterprise learning labs and networking events.
- Collaborate on a capstone group project addressing industry topics.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a four-year or graduate-level degree by May 2029 in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or Business Administration.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Participation in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through past work experience or extracurricular activities.
- Strong analytical skills for financial data analysis and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: 7950 Brewerton Road, Cicero, New York.
- Term: May 26, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23 per hour plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
- Note: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
About KeyBank
KeyBank operates as a financial services company based in Cleveland, Ohio. It offers products such as retail and commercial banking, investment management, and consumer finance. The company serves individuals and businesses throughout the United States and provides select services internationally. It functions as a member of KeyCorp and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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