About the role#
The Undergraduate Finance Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experience designed to provide students with practical exposure to Corporate Finance at State Street. You will collaborate with finance professionals across the organization, gain experience supporting business initiatives, and strengthen your analytical and leadership capabilities. This internship is a full-time, paid position based in Boston.
What you'll do#
- Analyze business challenges and contribute to projects that support operational efficiency, business growth, and strategic decision-making.
- Utilize data, analytics, and visualization tools to identify trends and generate business insights.
- Support initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, and operational effectiveness.
- Explore emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools that support business processes and decision-making.
- Collaborate with professionals across Corporate Finance and other business areas on projects and initiatives.
- Present recommendations, insights, or project outcomes to business stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and entering your junior or senior year following the internship.
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and an interest in using data to support business decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality work.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through academics, campus activities, athletics, professional experiences, volunteer work, or other extracurricular involvement.
- Highly motivated with a desire to learn and develop professionally.
- Experience working with data using Excel or similar analytical tools.
- Exposure to data visualization, reporting, analytics, or business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx.
- Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python, SQL, or R.
- Interest in technology, automation, process improvement, and AI-enabled business solutions.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full time
- Sponsorship: Not available
About State Street
State Street is a financial services firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1792, the company provides investment platforms, data, and research to institutional investors. It offers services such as custody, fund accounting, and investment management. The firm employs over 10,000 people and operates in more than 100 markets.
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