2-Week Finance Internship for Local Undergraduate Students

Creators Assembly; Otago; On-site; NZD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly training allowance

Professional development

Mentorship program

Access to major global asset managers

Job summary

Creators Assembly offers a Finance Exploration Internship designed to bridge academic theory with real-world practice in the financial sector in Otago, New Zealand. The role provides hands-on exposure to investment concepts, shadowing seasoned practitioners, and no prior finance background is required.

You will observe and participate in wealth management principles, portfolio planning, and investment strategies while developing client engagement skills, networking confidence, and professional

Qualifications

• Local university student who is inquisitive and driven to learn.
• Passionate or curious about banking, wealth advisory, commerce, or entrepreneurship.
• Adaptable, approachable, and excited to step out of traditional academic settings.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to embrace new challenges.
• Open to all majors—no prior industry experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn key principles of wealth management, portfolio planning, and investment strategies
• Observe how economic and financial theories operate in real‑life business scenarios
• Engage with client engagement strategies and professional relationship‑building activities
• Receive guidance, mentorship, and career insights from industry professionals
• Develop interpersonal communication, networking confidence, and presentation abilities
• Gain market perspectives through touchpoints with major global asset management partners

Job description

About the role

This is a Finance Exploration Internship designed to bridge theory with real-world practice. You will step into the financial sector, gain hands‑on exposure to investment concepts, and shadow seasoned practitioners in real business environments. No prior finance background is required.

Key responsibilities

• Learn key principles of wealth management, portfolio planning, and investment strategies
• Observe how economic and financial theories operate in real‑life business scenarios
• Engage with client engagement strategies and professional relationship‑building activities
• Receive guidance, mentorship, and career insights from industry professionals
• Develop interpersonal communication, networking confidence, and presentation abilities
• Gain market perspectives through touchpoints with major global asset management partners

About you

• Local university student who is inquisitive and driven to learn
• Passionate or curious about banking, wealth advisory, commerce, or entrepreneurship
• Adaptable, approachable, and excited to step out of traditional academic settings
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to embrace new challenges
• Open to all majors—no prior industry experience needed

Benefits

• Weekly training allowance of $400
• Professional development and career mentorship
• Institutional access and market perspectives through major global asset management partners including J.P. Morgan, Eastspring Investments, and Allianz
• Strong performers may be considered for advanced attachments, apprenticeships, or future opportunities