Office of the CFO – Finance & Strategy

As an Office of the CFO - Finance & Strategy Intern, you will gain firsthand experience in the strategic financial operations that underpin BNY, a global financial institution. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work within high-performing finance teams responsible for ensuring the firm’s financial integrity, supporting sustainable growth, and driving operational excellence across the enterprise. You will be embedded within teams that support specific lines of business or corporate functions, contributing to initiatives that impact strategic initiatives, revenue generation, cost management, and financial planning. Interns will assist with financial and regulatory reporting, balance sheet analysis, market and competitor analysis, capital management, and strategic planning, developing a comprehensive understanding of how a large financial institution operates at scale.

What you will do

• Support teams that help maintain BNY’s financial integrity, support sustainable growth, and drive operational excellence across the firm.

• Assist with work related to financial planning and analysis, reporting, market and competitor analysis, balance sheet analysis, capital management, and strategic planning.

• Conduct data analysis and help interpret financial information to provide insights into business performance, risks, and opportunities for efficiency.

• Collaborate across lines of business and corporate functions on projects that support decision-making, process improvement, and the use of emerging financial technologies.

Skills you will build

• Financial analysis and business insight generation

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Reporting, planning, and data interpretation

• Collaboration, communication, and attention to detail

Impact you will have at BNY

• Help support financial processes and analysis that inform decision-making across the firm.

• Contribute to work that improves efficiency, supports growth, and strengthens financial oversight.

• Support teams evaluating business performance, financial results, and strategic initiatives.

• See how finance helps guide a global financial institution through disciplined planning, analysis, and execution.

Why this could be a fit for you

This role is a great fit if you are analytical, detail-oriented, and interested in finance, strategy, and how large organizations make decisions. It is well suited for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and contributing to work that supports business performance and long-term growth.

Summer Internship Program

The BNY Summer Internship Program offers high-potential students a dynamic 10-week experience designed to accelerate development, build professional networks, and provide meaningful exposure to one of the world's leading financial services institutions. Through a skills-driven talent model, interns gain insight into the capabilities, platforms, and functions that power BNY's global franchise while contributing to impactful business initiatives.

From day one, interns are immersed in BNY's collaborative and innovative culture through:

• Enterprise-wide onboarding and development programming, including an in person immersive induction experience, executive speaker series, skill development, and networking opportunities. 

• Meaningful project work aligned to key business practices and platforms, providing hands-on experience, skill development, and real-world business impact. 

• Structured mentorship and career support from managers, senior leaders, peer mentors, business stakeholders, and dedicated program managers. 

• Exposure across practices, platforms, and teams, building a broad understanding of BNY's integrated business model. 

• Professional, technical, and financial services training designed to strengthen business acumen and prepare participants for long-term career success. 

• A premier early-career experience, backed by senior leadership and designed to develop the next generation of talent for BNY's global workforce. 

Program eligibility:

• Enrollment in a 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred 

• Graduating in Dec 2027 or Summer 2028 

• On track to achieve a 2.1 or higher

•  Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.  

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.