Best Financial Services Internships

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Financial Services Internships represent the highest-rated finance-related internships.

Survey Methodology

In order to compile the 2020 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault invited more than 400 organizations to participate in our 2019 Internship Survey. We gathered information both from organizations that sponsor internships and from their interns. The internship sponsors provided Vault with descriptions of their programs, as well as details on the number of interns hired, duration of program, locations and departments in which interns are placed, and application requirements. We also asked current and former interns to comment on and rate their internship experiences on a variety of factors, including the application process, compensation and perks, quality of life, meaningfulness of assignments and training, diversity, and full-time employment prospects.

This year, nearly 14,000 current and former interns responded to our survey. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, respondents were asked to rate their internship experiences in six core areas:

Quality of Life (office culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
Compensation & Benefits (pay structure, subsidized expenses, office space, perks)
Interview Process (application process, requirements, number of interviews)
Career Development (including four separate ratings for training and mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, networking opportunities)
Full-time Employment Prospects (opportunity to obtain a full-time job with this organization)
Diversity (including four separate ratings for diversity with respect to women, minorities, LGBT individuals, and other underrepresented groups)

To determine an overall score for each program, the ratings were assigned relative weights based on what interns told us they most value most in an internship. The overall scores are based on the following weighted formula: 30 percent career development, 20 percent employment prospects, 20 percent quality of life, 20 percent compensation, 5 percent overall diversity, and 5 percent interview process. Vault then compiled rankings of the top internship programs in 15 different areas. The Best Financial Services Internships reflect the highest-rated finance-related internships.

2020 Best Financial Services Internships

SCORE 9.293

2019 Rank 4

AFLAC Summer Internship Program

Aflac relies on interns to contribute a fresh perspective on projects that directly improve the service experience that their policyholders worldwide receive in their time of need. Aflac Internship provides an elite opportunity for top...

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SCORE 9.164

2019 Rank 2

Capital One Analyst Internship Program

As a Capital One Analyst intern, you'll take on challenging problems in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You will be part of the team from day one; testing, learning, and re-thinking the way customers’ interact with their...

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SCORE 9.053

2019 Rank NR

Frazier Deeter Internship Program

The Frazier & Deeter program is designed to fully immerse interns into the everyday work life of an accountant. Interns are assigned Associate-level work after about two weeks of intensive training. There is a buddy outing every other week...

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SCORE 8.897

2019 Rank NR

Vanguard College to Corporate Internship Program

Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, seeks career oriented individuals with a passion for learning for the College to Corporate Internship and MBA Internship Programs. These programs are available to students in...

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SCORE 8.804

2019 Rank 3

Northwestern Mutual Internship

Northwestern Mutual provides personalized financial services and offers inventive solutions for individuals and business's insurance and financial needs. An internship at Northwestern Mutual gives you valuable, real-world work experience to...

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SCORE 8.775

2019 Rank 8

Discover Financial Services Internship Program

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in...

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SCORE 8.714

2019 Rank 6

Charles Schwab Intern Academy

The 9-Week Schwab Intern Academy is one of the core talent pipelines, offering upcoming graduates meaningful work and structured learning experiences to engage them in Schwab's culture through a cohesive and centrally managed program. ...

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SCORE 8.692

2019 Rank 5

AT&T Finance Leadership Development Program

The AT&T Finance Leadership Development Program Internship provides the opportunity to diversify your career with experience in areas like Financial Analysis, Business Case Development, Capital Planning, Treasury, and Investor Relations...

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SCORE 8.611

2019 Rank NR

Bloomberg Finance, Data and Support Internship

Bloomberg interns in the Finance, Data, and Support will join a team based on their skills and interests. Throughout the program, interns will work on hands-on projects, become experts on the Bloomberg Terminal, and participate in leadership...

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SCORE 8.409

2019 Rank 9

Aetna Summer Associate Program

*NOTE: CVS Health recently combined with Aetna.* Aetna is a leading diversified health care benefits company that is helping to transform health care by providing and advancing the information, tools and resources people need to achieve their...

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