Finance Internship - Schaumburg (Summer 2024)

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Finance Intern to work out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL for the summer of 2024.
About Us:
Zurich is a leading global insurance company dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and communities face a world of risks with confidence. As part of our commitment to nurturing talent, we are offering internship opportunities for Summer 2024 in various teams within our Finance Business organization. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work with professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful projects that impact our customers and communities.
Position Overview:
As a Finance Intern at Zurich, you will be an integral part of our Finance Business organization. You will have the opportunity to work in one of the following teams: Finance Operations, Expense Management, Planning and Performance Management, or Credit Risk Management. Under the guidance of experienced professionals and mentors, you will contribute to real projects and tasks that enhance the efficiency of our financial processes.
Depending on the specific internship placement, these positions will allow you to:

• Provide support to specific areas within Finance Business, including Business Unit Finance, Financial Operations, Office of the CFO, Planning & Performance Management, or Credit Risk Management.
• Enhance the efficiency of Zurich North America's Value Management reporting processes.
• Analyze complex data to provide valuable business insights.
• Assist in expense analysis and support for the expense management team.
• Contribute to data entry for expense management forecasts and plans.
• Support cash management processes for Zurich North America.

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Understand insurance Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and financial operations.
• Gain insights into planning, forecasting, and project management activities.
• Develop basic/intermediate skills in SAP BPC application and Business Objects queries.
• Acquire advanced Excel skills and capabilities for data analysis.
• Learn about international accounting standards and proper interaction with other departments.
• Explore other functional areas within Zurich through day-to-day work.
• Develop a deep understanding of insurance operations.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience working on impactful projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to participate in community impact projects.
• Networking activities with professionals and interns.
• Insights into the operations of a global industry leader in commercial insurance..

Basic Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program and will be enrolled in the Fall of 2024
• Two or more years of college coursework (should be a rising Junior or Senior) and no prior years of experience required in the Administrative area
• Microsoft Office experience
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S indefinitely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA at/above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Problem solving skills in customer focused environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a leadership role
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.
As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
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Location(s): Schaumburg, Illinois
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
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