Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
The New York Life Summer Internship experience offers an exciting opportunity for rising sophomores, 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 Tuesday June 1st, 2027, and concluding Thursday, August 5, 2027. 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 2027 and May 2030.
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, 2026.
- 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.
To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
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Salary range: $27/ hour
Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: No
Sales bonus eligible: No
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Skills Required
- Enrollment in an accredited four-year university or college
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with Tableau or other reporting platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a team environment
- Coursework or interest in business, operations, management, or related fields
- Innovative mindset and strong critical-thinking skills
- Prior internship experience
What the Team is Saying
New York Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The package prominently features a defined‑benefit pension alongside a 401(k) with company match, with some materials noting day‑one vesting. This combination is repeatedly highlighted as a standout for long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include fertility support, adoption assistance, childcare and elder‑care resources, backup childcare/tutoring, and expanded paid new‑parent leave. These benefits are presented as broad, practical supports for caregivers.
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Healthcare Strength — Listed benefits span medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life and disability coverage, plus EAP, counseling, wellness resources, and fitness perks. The breadth of core health coverage is consistently emphasized for corporate roles.
New York Life Insights
What We Do
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of integrity, mutuality, and financial strength fuels a future defined by bold transformation. As the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S., we operate on behalf of our policy owners—not shareholders. That structure allows us to take a long-term view, investing in people, purpose, and innovation that endures. Guided by a clear enterprise vision to become a technology-, data-, and AI-powered company, we’re modernizing our platforms, rearchitecting experiences, and embedding intelligence across our products and services. Our mission has always been about helping people through life’s most meaningful moments. Today, technology is amplifying that mission—enabling us to serve clients, advisors, and communities in more personalized, proactive ways. With a diversified business portfolio spanning insurance, investments, retirement, group benefits, and direct-to-consumer offerings, New York Life delivers the stability of a Fortune 100 company with the agility of one that’s continuously evolving. We’re powered by a values-led culture, inclusive teams, and a shared belief that when our people thrive, so does our company. Here, tradition fuels momentum—and your ideas, energy, and growth power what’s next.
Why Work With Us
New York Life is transforming from the inside out—blending 180 years of trust with the velocity of innovation. What makes us different is our culture: grounded in integrity, humanity, and shared success—values that show up in how we work, lead, and grow. If you want a place where innovation has purpose—build what's next with us.
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