BBH Internship in Finance

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

Join us as an Intern in one of our Finance Departments!

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting interns to join one of our financial departments: Alternatives Accounting, Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Custody, Transfer Agency. While working side by side with experts you will have a chance to increase your knowledge and boost your career in finance in an international and collaborative environment.

The scope of your responsibilities will depend on the department you will join:

ALTERNATIVES ACCOUNTING provides a wide range of services to funds investing in alternative assets, including real estate, private equity, debt funds, and other alternative investment structures. Services include general ledger accounting, financial reporting, asset supervision, and comprehensive support throughout the fund lifecycle.

FUND ACCOUNTING SERVICES consists of five core teams: Cash and Audit, Central Pricing, NAV Hub, and Trades, responsible for producing daily, weekly, and monthly Net Asset Values (NAVs) for investment funds. 

FINANCIAL REPORTING is responsible for the preparation, review, and delivery of financial statements in accordance with accounting standards, local regulations, and client specifications. The team also coordinates regulatory reporting and supports external audits in cooperation with the Big Four firms.

EXPENSE ADMINISTRATION is responsible for the day-to-day management of fund expenses and supports the invoicing process across a range of operational activities. Key responsibilities include calculating asset-based fees, processing VAT calculations and refunds, generating reports, and assisting with the daily operations of the invoicing team.

CUSTODY provides operational services to financial institutions in support of transaction processing and asset servicing. Responsibilities include account administration, corporate actions, foreign exchange, client service, funds transfers, trade management, and ensuring the secure settlement and safekeeping of financial assets.

TRANSFER AGENCY provides operational and regulatory services to investment funds and their investors. Its responsibilities include investor onboarding, anti-money laundering (AML) analysis and screening, transaction and cash processing, reconciliation of fund accounts, distribution support, trailer fee administration, and client service with reporting and inquiry resolution.

Who We’re Looking For

• Fluent in English (minimum B2)
• A creative mindset combined with strong analytical and communication skills
• A student of minimum III year (end/or in the middle of III year)
• A team player with a proactive attitude and motivation to learn and grow
• Strong organizational skills and confidence in managing tasks and priorities
• Availability of at least 30 hours per week (Monday–Friday, between 8:00–18:00)
• Solid MS Excel skills

What we offer:

• Paid internship which lasts 6 months
• Flexible working hours you can adjust to your academic schedule
• Opportunity to be hired for a permanent position or to take part in a second internship in a different department
• Comprehensive onboarding program and ongoing career development
• Access to thousands of online courses to help you learn new skills
• Modern office with an entertainment and leisure zone (i.e., ping-pong, billiards, PlayStation, library, and massage room)
• Multicultural and dynamic business environment
• Social, sport and integration events

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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