About the role#
This 10-week summer internship offers hands-on experience within the Insurance Solutions & New Markets division at TIAA. You will gain exposure to core retirement products, business strategy, and product development while working alongside professionals across various departments. The program includes a structured curriculum featuring training modules, an executive speaker series, and mentorship opportunities to help you build your career foundation in financial services.
What you'll do#
- Support high-impact business initiatives and contribute to real business challenges.
- Conduct independent research to gather market intelligence and competitive analysis.
- Prepare research materials, presentations, and data visualizations using Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau.
- Coordinate project materials and meetings to help ensure information flow across teams.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver on product and solution strategy.
- Meet with subject matter experts to understand product offerings, lifecycles, and benefits.
- Support business planning and product management activities related to retirement solutions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Academic focus in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
- Data analysis and visualization skills using Excel and Tableau.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A genuine interest in financial services, insurance, and annuity products.
- Interest in AI and emerging technology applications within the financial sector.
- Ability to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full time
About TIAA
TIAA is a financial services firm based in New York. It provides retirement plans, insurance, and investment services to individuals in the education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. The company manages products including mutual funds, life insurance, and 529 college savings plans. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains offices in the United States, India, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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