Competitive Insights Intern

Job Description
Opportunity:We are seeking a motivated and analytical Competitive Insights Intern to join our dynamic team at Achieve, a leading provider of debt settlement services. As an intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your contributions will directly influence the company's strategic decisions. This role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in market research, data analysis, and competitive intelligence within the financial services industry. You will be exposed to key industry trends, emerging competitors, and the inner workings of a growing company, providing valuable learning experiences for your future career. At Achieve, we believe that different perspectives drive innovation, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an intern, you will be part of a culture that promotes collaboration, professional growth, and a shared mission to help individuals regain financial freedom.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct in-depth market research to analyze competitor strategies, product offerings, and market positioning within the debt settlement and financial services sector.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights on competitor trends, customer preferences, and industry changes.
• Create reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams, helping to inform marketing, sales, and business development strategies.
• Monitor and track competitor activities, including digital marketing campaigns, service offerings, and any regulatory changes affecting the industry.
• Support the competitive intelligence team in identifying growth opportunities and threats, assisting in the development of strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and operations, to ensure insights are integrated into overall business strategies.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Highly preferred college students who will be going into their senior year.
• Strong interest in market research, data analysis, and the financial services industry, particularly within the debt settlement or credit counseling space.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, etc) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Self-motivated, with a strong ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
If you're ready to contribute to a leading company and develop your competitive analysis skills, we'd love to hear from you!
Additional Information
Join Achieve and take the first step in your capital markets career while making a meaningful impact in personal finance.
***As an Intern for the summer of 2025, we are looking for college students who are juniors going into their Senior year. This role will be working hybrid (a few days a week in the office) out of Tempe, AZ for 12 weeks starting May 27th. You will be working 20-30 hours per week at a rate of 20 dollars an hour.
Company Description
Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.