2027 Summer Internship Program

About the Role

The Chief Operating Office (COO) at BNY focuses on operational excellence, business management, governance, execution discipline, AI and innovation, and enterprise enablement. This role offers interns exposure to how a global financial services organization operates at scale, designed for students curious about business management, operational strategy, governance, technology, and execution discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives within the Chief Operating Office (COO).
• Conduct research and analysis on operational processes, performance metrics, and business priorities.
• Track action items, risks, milestones, and deliverables across ongoing projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Assist with documentation of business procedures, workflows, and governance materials.
• Support AI initiatives by researching use cases, documenting opportunities, and helping teams understand adoption benefits.

Skills You Will Build

• Process improvement: Understanding workflows, evaluating pain points, and identifying AI-driven or automation-enabled solutions.
• Governance and controls awareness: Learning organizational oversight, accountability, and risk management.
• Project and program coordination: Tracking actions, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Reporting and metrics: Compiling dashboards, updates, and performance insights.
• Execution discipline: Supporting the follow-through for initiatives from planning to completion.

Impact you will have at BNY

• Improve team efficiency by organizing processes, tracking deliverables, and identifying automation opportunities.
• Support decision-making by gathering information, preparing updates, and transforming data into clear insights.
• Strengthen coordination across stakeholders by managing communications, action items, and project touchpoints.
• Contribute to operational excellence by identifying gaps, suggesting improvements, and exploring AI-powered solutions.
• Enable execution by supporting projects, timelines, governance activities, and reporting.
• Bring a fresh perspective by asking questions, challenging assumptions, and offering new ideas.

Program Details

The BNY Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experience designed to accelerate development, build professional networks, and provide exposure to a leading financial services institution. Interns gain insight into BNY's capabilities, platforms, and functions while contributing to impactful business initiatives.

The program includes:

• Enterprise-wide onboarding and development, including an immersive induction, executive speaker series, skill development, and networking opportunities.
• Meaningful project work aligned to key business practices and platforms.
• Structured mentorship and career support from managers, senior leaders, peer mentors, business stakeholders, and program managers.
• Exposure across practices, platforms, and teams to build a broad understanding of BNY's integrated business model.
• Professional, technical, and financial services training.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred.
• Graduating in Dec 2027 or May 2028 (U.S.).
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.