2027 Technology Summer Internship

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

BBHcares volunteer

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) offers a 10-week Technology Summer Internship designed for aspiring Software Developers or Systems Business Analysts. You’ll gain real-world finance exposure, mentorship, and projects across technology, operations, and client services.

Join a collaborative BBH environment with leadership guidance, professional development workshops, and on-site participation to accelerate your career in tech within financial services.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred.
• Ability to analyze business processes for patterns and opportunities.
• Experience or interest in handling large data sets for analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership through academics and extracurriculars.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 10-week internship immersed in BBH’s culture and business needs.
• Collaborate on projects in technology, operations, and client services.
• Work with mentors and leaders to grow technical and professional skills.
• Engage in workshops, speaker series, and networking events for career acceleration.
• Support development, design, and testing across software projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

CS/IT degree pursuit

GPA 3.3+

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Java

Job description

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.

2027 Technology Summer Internship

Are you an aspiring Software Developer or Systems Business Analyst? We’re looking for sharp minds and bold thinkers to join our internship program - your pathway to real-world finance, global markets, and the kind of professional development that sets you apart. We value our internship programs as they help us identify our future hires and leaders.

What You’ll Experience in BBH’s Internship Program:

• Overview: Experience a dynamic 10-week internship where you will be fully immersed in BBH’s culture and business needs.
• Hands-On Learning: Dive into meaningful projects in areas like investment management, operations, technology and client services.
• Mentorship That Matters: Work side-by-side with industry leaders who are invested in your growth.
• Professional Development: Sharpen your skills through workshops, speaker series, and networking events designed to accelerate your career. Receive continuous and personalized feedback throughout the program - empowering you to grow, refine your skills, and help you navigate your path to success.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a tight-knit team where your ideas are heard, your contributions matter and your potential is unleashed.
• On-Site Presence: Immerse yourself in our company culture and accelerate your professional development with your daily in-office presence.
• Community: Make a positive impact by volunteering in our philanthropic program, BBHcares, while connecting with fellow BBHers.

What you can expect from a Technology Internship with BBH:

• Becoming part of vibrant functional team of technology professionals and working closely with technology leaders and senior developers to build systems used globally by our employees and clients.
• Learning how technology solutions are built, deployed, run and protected, to support business functions.
• Participating in the evolution of BBH’s technology strategy (including data and AI).
• Exposure to different areas of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Exposure to Project Management Methodologies and the various tools used to support them.
• Supporting business requirements discovery and creating requirements documentation through close cooperation with the product owners and software development teams.
• Aiding in planning meetings, preparation of materials, and participation in meetings with business users and/or vendors.
• Analyzing proposed changes or technical issues to be fixed, and helping with solutioning and troubleshooting.
• Involvement in design process and technical specification documentation which may include data modeling, dataflow diagramming, screen design, workflow analysis, etc.
• Participation in development process and systems testing, and exposure to development and automation tools.

What the Technology group looks for in an Intern:

• Current Junior in College, entering senior year in fall of 2027 with a background in and passion for Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Strong academic achievement as evidenced through a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Ability to analyze business processes to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Experience or interest in working with large quantities of information for analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through academic and extracurricular activities.
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal; ability to explain technical issues in simple terms.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically, both independently and as part of a team.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to identify, elevate and resolve a problem.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint - Comfortable using common formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, IF), building basic charts, and creating/manipulating pivot tables for simple analysis.
• Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), Technology design, Agile development and Programming skills (e.g. Java, SQL).

Salary Range: $25/hr + sign-on

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.

BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck-providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

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. Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.