Partner Development Internship (Summer 2025)

Job Details Job Location Chicago Office - Chicago, IL Position Type Seasonal Salary Range $24.00 Hourly Job Category Banking Are you a college student looking for a summer internship that will provide real world experience? Do you want to work with a collaborative team that believes in putting people first and holding each other accountable? Would you like to be part of a team who works to empower, assist, guide, motivate and support others? If yes, we believe you could be an outstanding fit for our summer internship experience. Cerity Partners is searching for talented, bright, and motivated individuals with the highest level of personal integrity to join our Partner Development team for the summer of 2025. This is a paid internship program (40+ hours/week) and a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a professional environment. This role is ideal for someone looking for authentic exposure to the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory. We are seeking hardworking and detail-oriented individuals who are interested in learning about the front-to-back operations of an Investment Management and Wealth Management firm. You will learn by doing and will gain direct hands-on exposure to corporate development initiatives including analyzing merger opportunities, tracking KPIs, managing relationships with strategic partners, and evaluating industry trends. You will work as a full-time intern from May-August in Chicago. Ideal Candidate Profile: Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA Major/concentration in business administration, economics or finance is a plus, but exceptional candidates from any major will be considered. A team player who leaves their ego at the door and welcomes feedback with the goal of continuous improvement Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills, professional presentation, and organizational skills Attitude that no task is to small and willingness to do whatever tasks necessary to make sure that the work is done on time. Interest in finance, banking, wealth management and investments - we appreciate you may not know your major, which is just fine. Exceptional project management skills and organizational abilities. Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. Actively participating in campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience Ideal Candidate Profile: Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA Major/concentration in business administration, economics or finance is a plus, but exceptional candidates from any major will be considered. A team player who leaves their ego at the door and welcomes feedback with the goal of continuous improvement Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills, professional presentation, and organizational skills Attitude that no task is to small and willingness to do whatever tasks necessary to make sure that the work is done on time. Interest in finance, banking, wealth management and investments - we appreciate you may not know your major, which is just fine. Exceptional project management skills and organizational abilities. Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. Actively participating in campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience Ready to apply? Before you apply, gather the necessary materials. You'll be required to attach a resume, unofficial academic transcript, and letter of recommendation with your application. Company Overview: Cerity Partners is a leading, national registered wealth management and institutional consulting firm serving high-net-worth individuals and their families, businesses and their employees, and nonprofit organizations from its offices across the country. Our in-house experts of attorneys, tax advisors, financial planners and investment professionals are passionate about and committed to providing objective financial advice and oversight. Our mission is to positively impact the financial well-being of our clients by delivering objective financial advice. Our culture allows us to deliver this mission. We believe in a simple formula that drives our actions and pushes us every day to do better than the day before: People First + Accountability = Winning Outcomes. We expect our team members to deliver on their responsibilities, understand how every component of our company works to generate success, and hold themselves and their colleagues accountable to the highest standards. As a result, we will enjoy talking to you if: You understand the need to provide a world-class client experience You value the collaboration of insightful, experienced colleagues to deliver our services You demonstrate a strong affinity in financial services, exceptional communication, organization, and prioritization skills

Created: 2024-11-05