About the role#
The New York Life Investments Management (NYLIM) Investments and Market Data Operations Internship is a 10-week paid summer program based in New York City. You will join either the Investment Services Operations team or the Market Data Operations team to gain hands-on experience in the asset management industry. This role involves participating in business overviews, leadership presentations, and collaborative projects while working alongside experienced professionals.
What you'll do#
Depending on your assigned team, you will contribute to the following areas:
- Assist with daily operational activities across investments, accounting, and data warehouse support functions.
- Perform system reconciliations and investigate exceptions.
- Track project deliverables, coordinate tasks, and support process improvement initiatives.
- Use Microsoft Excel and internal systems for data analysis, reporting, and preparing business documentation.
- Collaborate on special projects related to the investment lifecycle.
- Manage requests for new agreements, renewals, and other inquiries while monitoring their progress.
- Prepare materials for stakeholder meetings with vendors and track follow-up action items.
- Work on business projects focused on cost savings, transparency tools, and new data implementations.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics at an accredited four-year college or university.
- Your anticipated graduation date is between December 2027 and June 2028.
- You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- You have effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
- You have a demonstrated interest in financial services and investments.
- You are eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. We do not provide sponsorship for this program.
- Previous internship experience or leadership in campus organizations is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (3 days per week in office).
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks beginning in June).
- Compensation: $27 per hour.
About New York Life
New York Life is a financial services company founded in 1845. It operates as a mutual organization and offers life insurance, retirement products, and investment services. The company is based in New York, New York, and maintains a workforce of over 37,000 employees. It manages operations from its headquarters at 51 Madison Avenue.
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