At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
What Will You Contribute?
As an Intern at Finastra, you will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals while contributing to meaningful projects that support our business objectives and customers worldwide.
This internship offers an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a professional setting, develop industry-relevant skills, and gain exposure to the financial technology industry. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in real-world projects, and build a strong foundation for a successful career.
You will be encouraged to learn, innovate, and contribute ideas while developing your technical, analytical, communication, and business skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
Support day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives within your assigned business function.
Assist with research, analysis, reporting, and project-related activities.
Collaborate with team members and cross-functional stakeholders on ongoing projects and business priorities.
Participate in identifying process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Gather, organize, analyze, and present data to support business decision-making.
Develop presentations, documentation, and other materials for internal stakeholders.
Attend team meetings, workshops, and learning sessions to gain exposure to business operations and industry best practices.
Support testing, validation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives, as applicable to the function.
Participate in Agile, project, or team collaboration activities depending on business needs.
Demonstrate strong accountability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn while contributing to team goals.
Function-Specific Opportunities
Finance Intern
Support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities.
Assist with financial analysis and performance tracking.
Help prepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations.
Participate in process improvement initiatives within finance operations.
Gain exposure to financial controls, compliance, and risk management practices.
Sales Intern
Support account management and business development initiatives.
Assist with market research, prospect identification, and customer analysis.
Help maintain CRM data and sales reporting activities.
Collaborate on customer presentations, proposals, and sales enablement efforts.
Gain exposure to sales processes, customer engagement, and revenue growth strategies.
Product Management Intern
Assist with product research, competitive analysis, and market assessments.
Support gathering and documenting customer and stakeholder requirements.
Participate in product roadmap discussions and feature prioritization activities.
Help monitor product performance metrics and customer feedback.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams on strategic initiatives.
Software Development Intern
Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and performance improvement activities.
Participate in code reviews and software development best practices.
Work with development tools, version control systems, and Agile methodologies.
Contribute to innovative technology solutions under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Required Skills & Experience:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as:
Finance
Accounting
Economics
Business Administration
Marketing
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Information Technology
Product Management
Or a related discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Preferred
Previous internship, project, academic, or extracurricular experience related to the chosen field.
Exposure to data analysis, reporting tools, or relevant business technologies.
Understanding of financial services, banking, software, SaaS, or fintech industries.
Experience working on team-based projects, research initiatives, or case competitions.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies or project management concepts.
Participation in student organizations, leadership programs, hackathons, or volunteer activities.
What We Offer
Hands-on experience working on meaningful business initiatives.
Exposure to industry leaders and experienced professionals.
Professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Opportunity to develop technical, business, and leadership skills.
Insight into the global fintech industry and enterprise software environment.
This version can be used as a master internship template and then customized with the Finance, Sales, Product Management, or Software Development section depending on the specific requisition.
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.
Applicants for this position need to be located in posted location or their immediate surrounding areas. Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any applicants who currently reside in New York City or California.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, economics, business administration, marketing, computer science, software engineering, information technology, product management, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive environment
- Previous internship, project, academic, or extracurricular experience related to the chosen field
- Exposure to data analysis, reporting tools, or relevant business technologies
- Understanding of financial services, banking, software, SaaS, or fintech industries
- Experience working on team-based projects, research initiatives, or case competitions
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies or project management concepts
- Participation in student organizations, leadership programs, hackathons, or volunteer activities
Finastra Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Finastra and has not been reviewed or approved by Finastra.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave is positioned as flexible/“unlimited” in many roles, which can support work-life balance when team norms allow it. Hybrid/flexible working is also framed as a core part of the overall rewards experience.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as relatively generous in the US, with multiple references to roughly three months (or around 12 weeks) fully paid and equal leave for mothers and fathers. This is repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful component of the benefits package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is emphasized through offerings like an Employee Assistance Program and TaskHuman coaching, alongside volunteering time off and employee networks. These programs broaden total rewards beyond cash compensation.
Finastra Insights
What We Do
At Finastra our purpose is to unlock the power of finance for everyone & redefine finance for good. We’re the orchestrator of open finance; building and delivering innovative, next-generation technology on our open Fusion software architecture and cloud ecosystem. We’re one of the world’s largest FinTechs, working with over 9,000 customers including 90 of the top 100 banks globally. We’re creating a pioneering open platform that’s disrupting the financial industry, changing how financial software is developed and used. We believe in collaboration for innovation, to unlock the potential of people, businesses and communities. We have an unmatched portfolio of financial software and deliver mission critical solutions for financial institutions of all sizes, on premises or in the cloud. Our open architecture and platform approach embrace a wide ecosystem of partners and co innovators. Together we're leading the way in which applications are written, deployed and consumed in the world of financial services. Our people mission is to be the most loved and inclusive fintech company in the world; a mission we take seriously. DE&I factors into everything we do and every decision we make as a business. When you join Finastra, you open up a world of possibilities. With us, you can supercharge financial institutions, big tech and fintech while also building a more inclusive finance industry. We believe our people thrive when given the opportunity to be their authentic selves and we trust our people to work how, when and where they want; this is OPENworking. Our 2+ policy provides the perfect mix of focused work at home, coupled with the meaningful connection that comes from in person collaboration, coaching and community. We're rolling out a new programme where our people take as much leave as they need; we do not count vacation days and we trust our people to work in a way that suits them, when it suits them. Come join the future of Fintech, and make your world. OPEN.
