About Cornerstone Advisors
Cornerstone Advisors is a nationally recognized management and technology consulting firm serving banks, credit unions, and financial services organizations across the United States. For more than two decades, we have partnered with executive leadership teams to solve complex business challenges, optimize operations, and deliver innovative strategies that drive measurable results. Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, innovation, and a commitment to helping both our clients and our employees succeed.
Summer 2027 Internship - Consultant | Full-Time, Paid
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (Phoenix Metro Area) - On Site
Dates: May 17th – July 23th, 2027
*This Internship role requires a May/June 2028 graduation date
Program Overview:
Cornerstone Advisors 10-week Consulting Summer Internship Program offers rising seniors and MBA students immersive, hands-on experience in management consulting. Our interns work directly with clients, conduct meaningful research, and deliver a Capstone project presented to the entire company.
This program is designed for motivated students who want to learn how consulting firms tackle complex business challenges, gain exposure to the dynamic banking and fintech industry, and develop skills that translate directly into a career in consulting.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside consultants and partners to support active client projects
- Conduct primary and secondary research to inform project deliverables
- Build financial models, benchmark data, and industry analyses
- Present Capstone findings to company leadership and peers
- Engage with a formal mentor and participate in knowledge-sharing session
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate rising seniors or MBA rising 2nd-year students that will graduate May/June 2028
- Majors in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Analytics, or related fields
- GPA 3.5+ required
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- U.S. work authorization required
Why Cornerstone: At Cornerstone Advisors, our Summer Consulting Internship is designed to give you more than just work experience - it’s a chance to launch your consulting career.
- 💵 Competitive Pay: $35.00/hour
- 🏠 Housing Support: Monthly stipend (up to 2 months) to help cover your 10-week stay
- 👩💼 Direct Mentorship: Learn from senior consultants and firm partners
- 🤝 Collaborative Culture: Business-casual environment with supportive teammates
- 📊 Hands-On Learning: Exposure to real-world consulting projects with tangible client impact
- ☕ Perks That Matter: Free coffee, snacks, covered parking, and fun team activities
- 🎯 Career Growth: Potential for a full-time offer upon successful program completion
EEO STATEMENT:
Cornerstone Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our firm complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate rising senior or MBA rising second-year student
- Major in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Analytics, or a related field
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Letter of recommendation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- U.S. work authorization
What We Do
The Cornerstone Advisors team defines success by how well we improve the strategies, technologies and operations of our clients – and how well this translates into improved financial performance. Having worked with hundreds of national and international financial institutions, Cornerstone professionals have developed an expertise in how banks and credit unions operate and the best practices that enable high performers to succeed. We have also developed a comprehensive understanding of the technology providers that serve the financial services industry – what works, what doesn’t, and how an organization can best leverage its technology dollars. Formed by some of the financial industry’s most respected strategy and technology consultants, Cornerstone’s goal is to continue building an advisory firm that is legendary for the value we bring to financial services clients. Simply put, Cornerstone’s industry knowledge is unmatched, and our “no nonsense” approach to closing the gap between strategy and reality can help institutions improve their competitive position in the market. From strategy to execution – Cornerstone Advisors.
