2026 Business Strategy & Operations Summer Internship

The New York Life Summer Internship experience offers an exciting opportunity for rising juniors and seniors looking to gain exposure to a corporate environment. As part of your summer, you’ll participate in learning and development activities, gaining insight into our business and how our company functions. The summer internship program also includes additional social and networking opportunities where you will be able to expand your network with peers, mentors and senior leaders.  

The Summer Internship opportunity is 10 weeks long, beginning Monday June 1st, 2026, and concluding Thursday, August 6, 2026. Interns will work on a hybrid schedule with Mondays and Fridays remotely. 

Internship opportunities may be located in: New York, NY, White Plains, NY or Jersey City, NJ. Location is dependent upon the exact team you are aligned to; however, you will be able to specify your preferences on the job application.  

What You’ll Do: 

Join New York Life’s Business Strategy & Operations pathway and gain hands-on experience contributing to initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen operations, and support strategic decision-making. As an intern, you will learn how a Fortune 100 company runs its core business processes while developing critical skills in problem-solving, analysis, and collaboration. 

Interns in this pathway are placed on a team within one of several departments, based on business need. You’ll gain broad exposure to how New York Life operates by working closely with professionals across the organization to support projects that enhance operations and inform strategy. 

Projects may include: 

• Supporting pilots and new initiatives designed to improve operations and customer experience 

• Documenting and refining business processes to create more efficient workflows 

• Analyzing data to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for improvement 

• Developing presentations and reports that communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders 

This pathway is ideal for students who want to understand the inner workings of a large organization, are curious about how business operations connect to strategy, and enjoy using data and collaboration to solve real-world problems. 

What You’ll Bring:  

Must be enrolled at an accredited 4-year university or college with anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028.  

Preferred Skills:  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with tools like Tableau or other reporting platforms a plus 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment 

• Coursework or interest in business, operations, management, or related fields 

• Innovative mindset with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

• Prior internship experience preferred, but not required 

Additional Details: 

• Internship applications will only be accepted through December 31st, 2025.
• Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and notified by the end of January if selected to interview.
• Interns are expected to work for the duration of the 10-week internship.