Summer 2026 Intern, Corporate Development & Strategy

DriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices.

Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

We seek enthusiastic professionals to contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to our Brokerage-as-a-Service platform. Our culture blends the pace and opportunity of a tech start-up with the impact, stability, and significance of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. We value diversity and inclusion, celebrating the unique differences of our employees as we scale and grow together. We’re guided by operating principles grounded in accountability, teamwork, integrity, and solutions built to scale. Join us!

About the Team

DriveWealth’s Corporate Development & Strategy team partners with executive management to define and execute key strategic priorities. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, our team plays a central role in driving growth initiatives and leading strategic transactions. With DriveWealth recently valued at $2.85 billion after our Series D fundraise, this internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of our company’s hyper-growth phase and contribute meaningfully to shaping its future.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders and executives on high-priority workstreams, including creating board meeting materials and monthly financial and KPI reviews
• Track earnings releases of public competitors, conduct key competitor analysis, and manage public comparables 
• Take ownership of creating bi-weekly business materials for the executive team, featuring key industry news, earnings updates, comparable company analysis, and other relevant insights
• Develop and refine strategic financial models and analyses to support strategy and execution priorities
• Assist with IPO preparation
• Ad-hoc strategic priorities
• Support strategic investing, strategic partnerships, and M&A activities throughout all phases of the deal lifecycle

What You’ll Need 

• Relevant project-based or internship experience (experience in investment banking, management consulting, technology, financial services, and/or brokerage is a plus, but not required)
• Interested in starting a career in Corporate Development and Strategy and/or Investment Banking 
• We seek candidates who embrace change and are prepared to grow with our company and team
• Strong communication skills are also essential as the role will engage with the most senior levels of management, as well as external stakeholders
• Curious and critical thinker with strong technical (Excel, PowerPoint, financial models, etc.) and communication skills
• Drive and enthusiasm to shift between big picture thinking and detail orientation
• Ability to review and synthesize information and form independent judgments
• Ability to manage a variety of special projects and meet competing deadlines through thoughtful reprioritization and stakeholder engagement
• Flawless judgment in safeguarding information 
• Team player and culture carrier

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or MBA degree with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2028
• Be available full-time and in-person for 40 hours per week
• Must reside in the NY-metro area; relocation support will not be provided
• Must be available from Monday, June 1, 2026 to Friday, August 14, 2026

Deadline to apply is Friday, October 31, 2025

New York, NY Pay Range$35—$35 USD

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mental health resources 
• Generous paid time off with observed holidays (varies per country)
• Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
• Up to $2,500 or local equivalent each year to invest in continued education and personal development
• Up to $900 each year or local equivalent for fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Company-provided phone (varies by country)
• For HQ in-office employees, a daily lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, and engaging o