2025 BNY Summer Internship Program - Finance Controller (New York, NY)

$65,000 - $77,000/Yr

BNY Mellon - New York, NY

Full-time - Intern

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The 2025 BNY Summer Internship Program for Finance Controller offers high-potential students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading global financial services company. This 10-week internship is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry while allowing them to contribute to meaningful projects within the Corporate Finance Controller team. Interns will be immersed in BNY's innovative culture from day one, participating in an enterprise-led orientation program that includes an executive speaker series and a tailored virtual training curriculum. Throughout the internship, participants will engage in challenging work assignments that promote skill development and practical learning. They will receive mentorship from corporate leaders, including internship managers and senior mentors, and will have the chance to network with peers and business stakeholders. The program emphasizes career development, providing interns with exposure to various areas of the business and comprehensive training in professional etiquette and financial services fundamentals. Interns will work within the Controller group, which encompasses several key functions, including US & America's Controllers, Regulatory and SEC Reporting, and Sox Compliance. This role will allow interns to gain valuable insights into legal entity accounting, financial statement analysis, and compliance testing, all while contributing to BNY's commitment to diversity and inclusion. The internship aims to build a robust talent pipeline for future roles within the organization, ensuring that participants leave with a well-rounded experience and a deeper understanding of the financial services landscape.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meaningful and challenging work assignments within the Corporate Finance Controller team.
• Engage in projects that develop skills in legal entity accounting and financial statement analysis.
• Assist with regulatory and SEC reporting requirements.
• Support Sox compliance efforts by testing controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards.
• Collaborate with peers and mentors to enhance learning and professional development.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program with a focus on business-related or technology-related majors, ideally in Accounting.
• Graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through well-rounded experiences.
• Strong Excel skills, including proficiency in v-lookups and pivot tables; familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI and Alteryx is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• No requirement for sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI and Alteryx.
• Previous internship or work experience in finance or accounting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to flexible global resources and tools for personal and professional development.
• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
• Support for health and wellbeing initiatives.