Early Careers: Finance Associate Internship

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Early Careers: Finance Associate Internship

  • 202607191
  • Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Full time

Description

Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. We will only consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and who will not require sponsorship now or in the future. Please note student visas, CPT, OPT, H-1B, TN, and other temporary work authorizations are considered restricted forms of employment eligibility. Once these expire, the candidate must be able to present another valid form of work authorization.  

 

Business Finance Intern – North America CRB

 

As a business finance intern, you will support the North America CRB Business Finance team in providing financial analysis, reporting, and decision support to help business leaders understand performance and make informed financial and strategic decisions. The intern will gain hands-on experience across the core responsibilities of Business Finance, including financial performance analysis, management reporting, forecasting support, and business planning. In addition, the role will support targeted analytical projects focused on industry performance, specialty businesses, and other key business segments, providing greater insight into growth trends, financial performance, and business drivers. Working closely with Business Finance team members and business partners, the intern will have the opportunity to develop financial and analytical skills while gaining exposure to the commercial and operational drivers of the North America CRB business.

 

Key responsibilities may include:

 

  • Support analysis of P&L performance, including revenue, expenses, margins, and key performance trends.

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reporting, dashboards, and financial metrics used by business and finance leadership.

  • Support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning activities, including analysis of actual results versus plan and forecast.

  • Perform analysis of industry and specialty business performance, identifying trends, growth drivers, and areas of opportunity.

  • Help develop and enhance specialty and industry reporting to provide greater visibility into business performance.

  • Analyze financial and business data to identify trends and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for Finance and business leaders.

  • Support ad hoc financial analyses and projects related to business performance and strategic priorities.

  • Partner with Finance colleagues to identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve processes, and increase efficiency through better use of data and analytical tools.

 

We support interns to develop a broad range of technical and soft skills. This breadth of knowledge across the finance function will allow you to identify which topics you find most interesting and explore them further. There are also opportunities to contribute to extra-curricular projects.

As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will work in an inclusive environment that recognizes the importance of diversity of thought in achieving success. Our aim is to attract talent who love to work collaboratively; who value differences; who are willing to move fast even in uncertainty; and who learn and adapt as they move forward.

 

 

 

Qualifications

About you. 

 

  • Working towards Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 shown on resume (no major/minor specification).
  • Majors include Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics and Psychology.
  • Accepting applications from candidates that graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between December 2027 through August 2028
  • Able to work legally in the United States indefinitely and without Visa sponsorship
  • A desire and curiosity to learn.

  • Passion for solving problems and sharing solutions.

  • Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a close team environment.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.

  • Knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation computer software, for example Microsoft Office or similar.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

 

Compensation: The hourly rate being offered for this role is $21-$25/hr. This role is also eligible for over-time.

 

Company Benefits

 

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

 

  • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

     

WTW Work Flex: At WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.  Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/

 

Recruiting tips: 

WTW specializes in preparing for the unknown.  Here’s how to get ready for the big day: https://careers.wtwco.com/hints-and-tips/

 

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Contact

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