15 Finance Internships for Undergraduates
- Stephen Turban
- 11 hours ago
- 10 min read
If you are pursuing a degree in finance, business, economics, investment, accounting, or any related field, an internship offering exposure to finance can be a great addition to your profile! Finance internships offer industry insights, opportunities to build key professional skills, and a platform to start building a professional network. For finance organizations, internships are also popular early recruitment strategies, often offering students offers to join full-time positions once they graduate. So, internships can also help you get a head start in your career.
Finance internships span a wide range of areas, offering you experience in functions like asset management, accounting, analysis, investment banking, fintech, and management consulting, allowing you to choose a role that aligns with your interests and goals.
In this blog, we have narrowed down 15 finance internships for undergraduates. We’ve evaluated internships based on factors including prestige, rigor of professional experience, networking opportunities, and frequency of return offers.
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Location: Remote
Cost: Varies depending on program type; financial aid available
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year
Application Deadline: Varies by cohort
Eligibility: Undergraduate students
Ladder’s university internships are eight-week online internships that help students work with startups. Ladder’s startups span various fields like healthtech, finance, communications, nonprofit, and media. As an intern, you will be matched with a startup that can offer you exposure to financial functions. You will work with a manager who will mentor you throughout the internship. You will work on a primary project based on your skills and the company’s needs, and complete a series of deliverables with support from your mentor. At the end of the internship, you will present your work to the organization. This internship follows a flexible structure, offers room for independent work, and provides collaboration and networking opportunities.
Location: JPMorgan Chase locations, including New York, Chicago, and London
Stipend: Paid; competitive hourly rate
Acceptance rate/cohort size: <1% of applicants
Dates: 10–12 weeks; June – August
Application Deadline: Rolling applications; recruiting begins the preceding summer
Eligibility: College juniors
JPMorgan’s Summer Internship program provides nine weeks of professional-level work in an investment banking setting. You can choose from internships in Asset & Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, and Corporate & Investment Banking, where you will begin to specialize within your preferred finance sub-field. While exact responsibilities vary based on your placement, you will typically engage in tasks that involve market research, analyzing financial data, generating budgets and external reports, tracking profits and losses, and investigating client transactions. Additionally, you will participate in a mentorship program with current employees, attend networking and social events, and be considered for a post-graduation job offer based on your performance.
Location: Multiple Fidelity sites across the U.S., commonly in Boston, MA
Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 10 weeks in the summer, beginning in June
Application Deadline: Applications reviewed from mid-September through mid-October
Eligibility: Rising college juniors and seniors
Fidelity’s Summer Associate Program offers finance internships for undergraduates across areas like finance, actuary, audit, risk, and compliance. As an intern, you will typically cycle through sub-departments to undergo training in your broader specialization. You will work alongside current associates and analysts to complete tasks in quantitative financial analysis, client and industry research, managing data interpretation and visualization, and preparing presentations and reports for other internal teams. As a Summer Associate, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including near-peer mentorship, advising from current employees, networking events, and skill-building training sessions. You may be considered for an offer to return as an intern the following summer or a job post graduation.
Location: Morgan Stanley offices in the U.S.; location varies by opportunity
Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 10 weeks in the summer
Application Deadline: Varies; recruitment begins the preceding summer, with applications closing in late September
Eligibility: Rising college seniors; requirements and preferred qualifications vary by department
Morgan Stanley’s Summer Analyst Program offers finance internships that train undergraduates for future careers in international investment banking and wealth management. The internship comes with an on-the-job training program, where you will follow a financial curriculum while simultaneously completing hands-on work in areas like investment management, portfolio solutions, data and analytics, and corporate treasury. You will work on assignments like corporate stress testing, analyzing liquidity and capital profiles, interpreting impacts of regulatory changes, and conducting micro- and macroeconomic research. You will also have access to professional mentorship, speaker sessions, social events, and potential offers to return to Morgan Stanley post your graduation.
Location: Multiple locations in the U.S.; international options also available
Stipend: Prorated salary of $75,000/year based on internship length, plus relocation assistance and cost-of-living bonus
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 9–10 weeks during the summer
Application Deadline: Applications open in mid-August with rolling evaluation
Eligibility: Current undergraduates; typically rising seniors, with a limited number of rising juniors selected
Goldman Sachs’ Summer Analyst Program is a finance internship for undergraduates looking to build specialized skills in an investment banking and wealth management setting. You will be placed into one of four subfields—Asset Management, Corporate Treasury, Risk, Investment Banking, and Global Investment Research—to contribute to real projects alongside current employees. Tasks might include researching specific stocks or broader portfolios, developing investment strategies, analyzing financial data on micro and macro scales, and advising investors on market trends. You will have access to networking events and activities, training and orientation sessions, and mentorship from experienced professionals, along with potential post-graduate career opportunities with the company.
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of New York, New York, NY
Cost/Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Very competitive
Dates: 10 weeks in the summer
Application Deadline: October 12; applications open early September
Eligibility: Undergraduate sophomores and juniors
The New York Fed’s Summer Analyst Program offers 10-week summer finance internships for undergraduates looking for experience and insight into U.S. financial operations. You will focus within a specific department or job function, for instance, markets, research, audits, infrastructure, or institutional supervision, alongside a personal mentor from the Fed. You will contribute to tasks like monitoring balance sheets, analyzing monetary policy, and researching growth and inflation through quantitative research and data analysis. You will also attend weekly presentations from senior management, career pathway discussions, and networking events.
Location: Multiple locations in the U.S. and internationally
Stipend: $40/hour
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 8–10 weeks; June–August; some four-month internships offered in Europe
Application Deadline: Recruiting begins in the prior summer; applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Eligibility: Rising undergraduate juniors and seniors; graduate and law school internships also available. Major or coursework requirements may apply
Alvarez & Marsal offers summer internship opportunities in corporate tax law within a research-focused structure. You will work within departments like Compensation & Benefits, Tax Consulting, or Global Tax Incentives on current projects alongside current employees. Your responsibilities might include developing financial reports, researching mergers and acquisitions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and project coordination. During the internship, you will gain exposure to corporate and management consulting areas, including inventory treatment, capitalized assets, and operational improvement. You will have access to mentorship of current employees, networking events, and potential offers for full-time positions at A&M.
Location: Multiple U.S. PwC locations, including Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, New York, and Washington, DC
Stipend: $29.25–$48.00/hour
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 8–10 weeks; June – August
Application Deadline: Rolling evaluation; recruitment begins in the prior summer
Eligibility: Rising undergraduate seniors studying accounting, economics, or finance; preferred GPA 3.3+; background in financial analysis, industry trends, or mergers & acquisitions recommended
PwC’s Financial Due Diligence Internship offers experience in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. You will contribute to financial due diligence projects, gaining exposure to earnings quality, assets and cash flow analysis, financial statement review, and business valuations. You will build skills in research, market trend analysis, financial modeling and metrics, and merger accounting strategies. You will also get to shadow high-level employees, including partners and senior analysts, to learn about career opportunities in the field. Outside of work, you will participate in leadership training, attend networking events, and be mentored by a company coaching team. PwC is known for its return offers, offering you a chance to secure a job early in your career.
Location: D.E. Shaw New York City HQ, New York, NY + other sites
Stipend: $9,000/month + overtime pay + $5,000 sign-on bonus + funded travel and housing + $3,300 self-study materials stipend + $4,000 technology stipend
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Competitive
Dates: June – August; 10 weeks
Application Deadline: Rolling evaluation beginning the prior summer; ideally submitted before the end of December
Eligibility: Current undergraduate and graduate students; admitted undergraduates are usually rising seniors
D.E. Shaw’s finance internships for undergraduates offer exposure to fields like quantitative analysis, investor relations, trading, strategy, and business development through a 10-week experience. You will work on either a summer-long research project or a broader set of tasks supporting your department. Focus areas typically include statistical modeling, analyzing financial data, reviewing company reports, and using technological platforms for market research. You will collaborate with people across departments, including quantitative analysts, software developers, and senior management, through networking events, coffee chats, and social events.
Location: Placements available at 45 U.S. and global offices
Stipend: $28–$32/hour
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: Seven weeks during the summer
Application Deadline: October 29
Eligibility: Rising undergraduate juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 studying business, accounting, economics, STEM, or related fields; interns typically have leadership and community service experience
Deloitte’s Summer Discovery Internship program provides seven weeks of hands-on management consulting experience. You will be a part of one or more client case teams, where you will directly contribute to strategy development and problem-solving. You will be paired with two mentors, a senior- or manager-level employee and a near-peer level consultant, who will support your skill development. You will attend regular “lunch and learns”, networking events, educational programming, and training sessions to supplement your case work. High-performing interns are typically invited to participate in a more advanced internship the following summer.
Location: Jane Street’s New York City office or other offices worldwide
Stipend: Prorated amount of $300,000 annual salary
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 10–12 weeks; May – August
Application Deadline: Recruitment begins the preceding summer
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students (typically rising seniors); no specific major required, but a background in quantitative work, programming, and finance is recommended
Jane Street’s Quantitative Trader Internship program is meant for undergraduates interested in finance and quantitative analysis. It offers the opportunity to work on real-world projects at the intersection of economics and technology. You will work under the mentorship of two current quantitative traders, contributing to projects like studying market signals, quantitative modeling, and statistical analysis, incorporating machine learning and data science into your approach. You may also gain experience in analyzing datasets, developing trading simulations, training predictive models, or developing machine learning tools for algorithmic trading modeling. You will also get to choose an “elective” focus, where you will undergo training and engage in activities within a specialized area of Jane Street’s work. You will have access to classes and mock-trading sessions to gain insights into finance.
Location: Citizens offices in Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA
Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 10 weeks over the summer
Application Deadline: Applications open April 28 and close in early May
Eligibility: Undergraduate students with a minimum 3.2 GPA (3.5+ preferred); typically pursuing majors in accounting, business, finance, economics, or similar fields. Certain placements may have additional requirements.
Citizens Bank’s CM&A internship program offers undergraduates training and work experience in banking, finance, and other corporate functions. You will begin with a week of training while also connecting with an internship mentor. During the internship, you will rotate through units like mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and debt capital markets. You will work on assignments like performing due diligence research for transactions, assembling documents on business mergers and acquisitions, developing pitch materials for corporate clients, and conducting financial modeling analysis. You will gain additional industry exposure while observing and engaging in client meetings, lectures from business and banking professionals, and live business deals. You may get a post-graduate return offer based on your performance.
Location: Altman Solon offices in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA
Stipend: $1,800/week
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: 10 weeks; June – August
Application Deadline: September 22; earlier for colleges with recruitment arrangements
Eligibility: Current undergraduate students with a strong academic record and familiarity with business concepts
Altman Solon’s undergraduate internships offer work experience in finance and consulting with a focus on technology, media, and telecommunications. You will contribute to one or two main projects within a team, typically addressing client problems through financial and business strategies. Your tasks may include building financial models and quantitative analysis tools, conducting industry research, and evaluating market demand drivers. You will also interview external subject matter experts on technical topics, contribute to broader strategy development, and design presentations to be delivered to clients.
Location: Locations across the US and internationally
Stipend: Paid
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Selective
Dates: Two to three months during the summer
Application Deadline: Priority deadline: June 23; final deadline: September 3
Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors, as well as non-MBA master’s students
BCG’s summer internship program offers students work experience in client-facing consulting. You will work within BCG case teams to provide financial strategy assistance to businesses, conduct market research and quantitative data analysis, assess regulatory compliance, and monitor risk. You will also help contribute to big-picture client recommendations and presentation design. Outside of client-specific work, you will have access to mentorship and networking opportunities with current employees, training sessions, and exposure to the consulting lifecycle. You may be considered for post-graduation return offers.
Location: Columbia University, New York, NY
Stipend: $3,000 – $3,500/month + on-campus housing
Acceptance rate/cohort size: Not specified
Dates: June 9 – August 1
Application Deadline: March 1; rolling admissions, usually beginning in the winter
Eligibility: Students majoring in finance, business, statistics, mathematics, STEM, or social and behavioral sciences with experience in finance/economics, statistics, and statistical and computational programming; rising undergraduate juniors and seniors prioritized; graduating seniors and first-year master’s students can also apply.
Columbia Business School hosts interdisciplinary research-focused undergraduate internships for students interested in studying finance at the graduate level. You will work with a faculty member within focused areas like finance, economics, and operations, and engage in an academic research project. Based on the mentor’s and your preferences, the structure of the research can vary. However, you will gain experience in data collection, literature reviews, statistical analysis, programming, and quantitative financial research. You will also attend a weekly seminar series with presentations from CBS faculty and current Ph.D. students. You will finish the internship with a final presentation that you deliver to your peers and CBS researchers.
One other option—Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you want to pursue independent research under the guidance of a mentor, consider applying to Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, which are selective programs founded in partnership with Harvard and Oxford researchers. In the past, 4,000+ students applied for just 500 spots in the research program. You can learn about the application and available programs on the application form here.
Also, you can check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented low-income students. Last year, it offered 150 students full need-based financial assistance.
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a Ph.D. student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program in which students work one-on-one with a mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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