Investment Accounting Internship

Overview

FM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.

 

Summary:

The FM Global Finance team has global responsibility for timely and accurate financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, tax compliance and reporting, treasury operations, internal audit, and risk management.

 

The Investment Accounting Intern will shadow select finance departments and staff members, assist with financial reporting, learn to track and analyze financial information, and support ad hoc financial reporting and financial analysis projects.

 

Schedule & Location:

The Investment Accounting Intern position is full-time 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday with hours of 8 AM – 4 PM or 9 AM – 5 PM. This is an on-site position located in Waltham, MA 4 days per week with flexibility for 1 remote day per week – either Tuesdays or Fridays. The duration of the internship is flexible and typically runs for about 8-10 weeks.

Responsibilities

 

• This role will provide experience that will prepare you for a full-time position in finance by providing you with real life experience in the following areas:
• Financial Planning and Analysis:
• Budgeting and forecasting for a global insurance organization
• Financial analysis for worldwide operations
• Investment and real estate accounting
• Accounting for a large investment portfolio
• Assist in other duties as deemed appropriate by your manager

Qualifications

 

Required Education:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Rising junior student (will complete sophomore year prior to start of summer internship)
• GPA of 3.3 or higher

 

Highly Preferred Work Experience:

• Internship work experience or consistent work experience in a team environment

 

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer focused
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

 

Highly Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with PeopleSoft
• Experience with business analytics and financial statement analysis

 

The hiring range for this position is $22 per hour. The final salary offer will vary based on individual education, skills, and experience. FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.