2027 New York Life Investment Management - Investments and Market Data Operations Internship

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. 

At New York Life, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful skills while contributing to work that makes an impact. Our internship program offers hands-on experience across a variety of business areas, allowing you to collaborate with experienced professionals, develop your network, and gain exposure to the financial services industry. 

Throughout the summer, you'll participate in professional development sessions, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and social activities designed to support your growth. By the end of the internship, you'll have developed valuable business and technical skills, expanded your professional network, and gained meaningful experience to help launch your career. 

Role Overview 

The New York Life Investments Management (NYLIM) Investments and Market Data Operations Summer Internship Program is an exciting opportunity for rising juniors and seniors interested in Investment Operations or Market Data and Vendor Management within the asset management industry. 

Throughout the summer, interns will participate in business overviews, networking opportunities, leadership presentations, training sessions, and collaborative intern programming while gaining firsthand exposure to the operational end of New York Life Investments Management. 

This 10-week paid internship begins in June 2027 and is based in our New York City office. Interns will join one of the following teams: 

• Investment Services Operations 

• Market Data Operations 

What You'll Do 

Investment Services Operations Internship 

• Support the Enterprise Investment Services team by assisting with daily operational activities across investments, accounting and data warehouse support functions. 

• Perform reconciliations between systems, investigate exceptions and assist with issue reconciliation. 

• Contribute to project management activities by tracking deliverables, coordinating tasks, and supporting process improvement initiatives.  

• Assist with data analysis, reporting, and the preparations of business documentation using Microsoft Excel and other internal systems. 

• Collaborate with team members on special projects and gain exposure to the operational processes that support the investment lifecycle.  

Market Data Operations Internship 

• Support the team with ongoing requests like new agreements, renewals and other inquiries which are logged and monitored for progress 

• Have hands-on experience working on real business projects like cost savings, process improvements, transparency tools and new data implementations to share progress and challenges while receiving firm-wide exposure 

• Organize and support key stakeholder meetings with vendors through material preparations and additional action items. 

What You'll Learn 

• Gain exposure to the operational infrastructure that support a leading asset management organization. 

• Build project management and problem solving skills through real world business assignments. 

• Learn how cross-functional teams partner to support investment management activities and deliver exceptional client service. 

• Develop professional skills through mentorship, collaboration, and networking opportunities across the Investments organization. 

What You'll Bring 

We're looking for students who are curious, collaborative, and eager to learn about financial services. 

Successful candidates will demonstrate: 

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams 

• Interest in financial services and investments 

• Previous internship experience or leadership in campus organizations is a plus 

Required Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited four-year college or university 

• Anticipated graduation between December 2027 and June 2028 

• Preferred majors include Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field 

• Eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship 

Program Experience 

As a New York Life Investments intern, you'll also enjoy: 

• Professional development workshops 

• Networking opportunities with senior leaders and business partners 

• Mentorship opportunities 

• Social and volunteer events 

• Exposure to leaders across New York Life Investments 

• Collaborative intern projects 

• Opportunities to build lasting professional relationships 

High-performing interns may be considered for future full-time early career opportunities within New York Life Investments based on business needs and individual performance 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will begin will begin no later than October 2026.