At the Guggenheim during a finance internship in the USA

Finance Internships in the USA

The United States doesn't just participate in global finance, it largely sets the terms everyone else operates by, from the dollar's role as the world's reserve currency to the benchmarks that price risk everywhere else.

Wall Street remains the country's most obvious financial centre, home to the world's largest investment banks, asset managers and stock exchanges, but American finance stretches well beyond a single street in Manhattan. Chicago's derivatives and trading heritage, Boston's asset management giants, and a fintech scene spread across the country all contribute to a financial system unmatched in scale anywhere else on earth.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, a finance internship program in the USA can help you build real technical understanding within the world's largest and most influential financial market.

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Guaranteed Internship

 Vetted roles in leading America finance agencies and accounting firms. 

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Complete Overseas Support

Visa assistance, New York housing, Social & Cultural events and 24/7 staff support included.

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Join 15,000+ alumni with dynamic workshops, networking events, and employer references. 

Example finance host organizations in the USA

We've previously placed interns with organizations across America's banking, asset management, insurance and fintech sectors, including many based in New York. The organizations featured represent examples of the types of professional environments where participants have gained experience.

Why do a finance internship in the USA?

New York's investment banks and asset managers sit at the centre of global capital markets, advising on the world's largest mergers, managing trillions of dollars in assets, and setting benchmarks that ripple through markets on every continent. Working near that world offers exposure to deal-making and risk management happening at a scale genuinely difficult to find anywhere else.

Beyond New York, Chicago has built a distinct reputation around derivatives, futures and algorithmic trading, home to some of the exchanges that quietly underpin how commodities and financial instruments get priced worldwide. Boston, meanwhile, houses several of the largest asset management firms in the world, overseeing retirement savings and institutional capital on a genuinely massive scale. Add a fintech industry that's reshaped everything from consumer banking to payments, and American finance offers students exposure to nearly every corner of the industry within a single country.

The country is particularly strong in areas such as investment banking, asset management, insurance and fintech, giving you exposure to nearly every major function within the world's largest financial system.

Experience finance at the centre of global capital markets

Wall Street access
See how New York's investment banks and exchanges sit at the centre of global capital markets.

Deep specialization
Explore finance across investment banking, asset management, insurance and fintech.

National networking
Build connections with professionals working across America's largest financial hubs.

Market-setting influence
Learn how decisions made in US financial centres shape benchmarks and pricing used across the globe.

At Top of the Rock during a finance internship in the USA

Explore finance internships in the USA

America's finance landscape spans global investment banks, asset managers, insurance companies and a rapidly evolving fintech sector, with concentrations in New York as well as Chicago, Boston and beyond. Your internship could give you the opportunity to see how organizations across the country manage capital, risk and returns for clients around the world.

Asset & Wealth Management

With some of the largest asset managers in the world based across New York and Boston, interns get a real look at how institutional and private capital gets allocated at scale. You could support portfolio research, performance reporting or client materials.

You could work on: Portfolio research · Performance reporting · Client materials · Market monitoring

Corporate Finance

American companies across every industry rely on corporate finance teams to plan growth, manage budgets and raise capital. You could support financial planning, valuation work or reporting projects.

You could work on: Financial planning · Valuation support · Budget analysis · Reporting

Financial Analysis & Research

Equity research remains central to how American investors and institutions form views on companies and markets. You could support building financial models, tracking market data or drafting research summaries.

You could work on: Financial modelling · Data tracking · Research summaries · Company analysis

Insurance & Risk

America's insurance industry manages exposure to everything from natural catastrophes to complex commercial risk, making underwriting and risk modelling genuinely high-stakes work. You could support underwriting research, claims analysis or risk assessment projects.

You could work on: Underwriting research · Claims analysis · Risk assessment · Policy documentation

Fintech & Digital Finance

American fintech companies have reshaped consumer banking, payments and lending, often competing directly with the country's largest traditional banks. You could contribute to product development, compliance support or market research for a fintech company.

You could work on: Product research · Compliance support · Market analysis · User research

Accounting & Audit

The USA hosts the headquarters of the world's largest accounting firms, giving interns exposure to how financial statements get prepared, reviewed and verified for companies of every size. You could support bookkeeping, audit preparation or financial reporting.

You could work on: Bookkeeping support · Audit preparation · Financial reporting · Reconciliation

Looking for finance internships beyond the USA? Explore our international finance and accounting internships to discover opportunities across a range of destinations. 

Example finance internship roles in the USA

Depending on your skills and interests, you could take on a role such as:

  • Investment Research Intern
  • Creative Industries Accounting Intern
  • Strategic Finance Intern
  • Venture Capital Operations Intern
  • Financial Analyst Intern
  • Business Development and Finance Intern
  • Entrepreneurial Finance Intern
  • Global Accounting Intern

Your exact role will depend on your host organization and placement.

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What can you gain from a finance internship in America?

A finance internship in the USA offers more than a line on your CV/resume. It's a chance to see how the world's largest financial system actually operates, developing practical, technical skills through work with genuinely global consequences.

  • Build US finance experience

    Add international finance experience to your CV/resume and show future employers that you've worked within the world's most influential financial market.

  • Work on real financial projects

    Put your knowledge into practice through projects that could involve financial modelling, research, trading analysis or compliance, depending on your placement.

  • Grow your national finance network

    Connect with professionals across America's banking, asset management and insurance sectors while building relationships with fellow interns from around the world.

  • Understand global market-setting influence

    See how decisions made within US financial institutions ripple across markets and benchmarks used well beyond American borders. 

  • Experience American financial culture

    Gain insight into how competitiveness, scale and innovation combine across Wall Street, Chicago's trading floors and Boston's asset managers. 

Sightseeing during a finance internship in the USA

What's included in the USA internship program?

Your program includes support designed to help you get the most from your international internship, from placement and accommodation to visa support, career coaching and 24/7 in-country support.

Explore the full USA internship program >

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"I picked New York because I wanted to have a real experience in the Big Apple. I consider it one of the most international cities in the world, and I feel like you can really experience the corporate world, a dynamic environment, and the opportunity to meet people from as many different cultures as possible, more than you can imagine. For professional growth, experiencing a city like this is incredible. The only thing that can’t hold you back is growth. You can meet so many people from so many different countries, I’ve met people from everywhere, and that’s such an enrichment. I consider every person I’ve met here an opportunity to learn and grow." - Edoardo Soldati, finance intern in New York

"My favorite part of this internship was getting the chance to directly interact with the founders of various startups. Whenever there was a meeting, my manager was willing to take me along, so I could ask questions and gain direct insights from the founders themselves. I found that really valuable, especially because I’m interested in the venture capital space, so I definitely learned a lot from the experience. After this experience, I feel much more confident in my research, analysis, and client communication skills. I believe I can bring a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to my future roles." - Sonia Chen, New York finance intern

Going to a museum during a finance internship in America

Is a USA finance internship right for you?

A USA finance internship could be a great fit if you want hands-on exposure to the largest and most influential financial market in the world.

Whether you're a university student, recent graduate, gap year student or career changer, you can build practical finance skills while experiencing how organizations across the country manage capital, risk and returns on a genuinely global scale. It's an opportunity to build your CV/resume, expand your professional network and discover where a career in finance could take you.

What is it like to live as a finance intern in the USA?

Living as a finance intern in the USA often means adjusting to early mornings, particularly if your desk has any connection to markets that open before most of the country is awake, but the payoff is a country full of ways to spend the time once you're off the clock.

In New York that might mean grabbing dinner in a different neighbourhood every week or catching a Broadway show on a whim, while other cities offer their own version of that same energy, whether it's Chicago's lakefront or Boston's historic streets. Fellow interns tend to become fast friends for exploring it all, and most come away with a much broader sense of what the country actually feels like beyond what they'd seen on screen.

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