About the role#
This 10-week summer internship offers exposure to the financial operations of TIAA. You will work within groups such as the Business Finance Office and Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, or potentially in Corporate Treasury, Global Supplier Services, TIAA Ventures, or the Controllership organization. The program includes a structured curriculum with training modules, executive speaker series, and mentorship opportunities.
What you'll do#
- Support business initiatives by contributing to projects that impact business objectives.
- Collaborate on strategic presentations, research projects, and analytical materials using PowerPoint and Excel.
- Coordinate project materials and meetings to ensure information flow across teams.
- Conduct independent research to gather market intelligence and competitive analysis.
- Provide decision support to the Executive Committee and various business areas.
- Perform management reporting, financial analysis, and predictive modeling.
- Support budgeting, planning, and forecasting requirements.
- Present financial results and provide variance commentaries to business partners.
- Develop models and tools to identify financial trends.
- Collaborate with business areas to develop operational and financial health metrics.
- Create transparency around cost allocations.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a similar field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- At least 2 years of academic or working knowledge using Microsoft Office products.
- Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet commitments.
- Independent thinking and self-motivation.
- Integrity and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: 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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