Financial Operations Internship

Shift Markets

Financial Operations Intern focused on reporting and treasury analysis at fintech startup. Engaging in project deliverables and monthly check-ins with a mentor for guidance.

Posted 5/15/2026internshipNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on treasury and financial reporting projects with a strong emphasis on accuracy, structure, and analytical depth.
Build or improve internal tools, models, or processes related to financial operations and reporting.
Analyze financial and operational data to support internal decision-making.
Develop reporting frameworks that improve visibility into cash balances, treasury activity, and transaction flows.
Identify and explore opportunities to automate or streamline reporting and operational workflows.
Participate in periodic check-ins with Finance team mentors to review progress and receive guidance.
Document methodologies, assumptions, and outputs clearly for internal use.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong quantitative and analytical skill set (this is a hard requirement).
Academic background in Mathematics, Data Science, Financial Engineering, or Quantitative Economics (with strong quantitative coursework).
Currently an undergraduate junior, senior, rising senior, or Master's student.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on project-based deliverables.
Evidence of being a self-starter (e.g., case studies, hackathons, research projects, team projects, thesis or capstone work).
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working in a remote, mentorship-driven environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on, real-world experience in financial operations within a fintech environment.
Direct mentorship from experienced finance professionals.
Opportunity to work on meaningful projects alongside the Finance Operations team.
Flexible work structure (approximately 20 hours per week) focused on outcomes, not seat time.
Exposure to how modern finance teams use data, automation, and technology to scale.

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantitative analysisfinancial reportingdata analysisreporting frameworksfinancial modelingprocess improvementautomationworkflow optimizationMathematicsData Science

Soft Skills

analytical skillsindependent workself-starterwritten communicationverbal communicationmentorshipteam collaborationproject managementattention to detailproblem-solving