2027 Consultant Intern (19514)

Cornerstone Advisors; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Housing stipend

Mentorship

Collaborative culture

Hands-on learning

Free coffee

Covered parking

Full-time offer potential

Job summary

Cornerstone Advisors is offering a 10-week Summer Consulting Internship for rising seniors and MBA students in Scottsdale, on-site. The program includes hands-on client work, research, and a Capstone presentation to leadership. Mentorship and knowledge-sharing sessions accompany the experience.

Paid internship with a monthly housing stipend, competitive hourly pay, and potential for a full-time offer after program completion. Housing support helps cover living costs during the internship period.

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

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

Education

Undergraduate rising seniors or MBA rising 2nd-year students (will graduate May/June 2028)

Majors in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Analytics, or related fields

GPA 3.5+

Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

U.S. work authorization required

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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.