Associate, Finance Leadership Development Program

The Hartford; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford, Hartford, CT, invites high-potential graduates to join the Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP). This two-year program blends formal learning with rotations across financial planning, reporting, internal audit and investment accounting.

It emphasizes leadership development, coaching, and fast-paced problem solving in a customer-centered insurer. Graduate in May 2026 with a minimum 3.2 GPA in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Data Analytics/Insurance/IB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Insurance or International Business.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher at graduation.
• Strong analytical thinking, initiative and ability to drive process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Insurance

Bachelor's degree in International Business

Job description

Associate, Finance LDP - FF08EE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Are you a high performing student? Have you demonstrated leadership? Are you ready to make a difference? Join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do. You will develop critical leadership and functional skills in areas such as financial planning and analysis, management reporting, financial reporting, internal audit, and investment accounting and analysis. The Hartford's FLDP (Finance Leadership Development Program) is a two-year talent development program based on formal and experiential learning with coaching, mentoring and feedback for leadership development.

What's in it for you?

• Rotation assignments designed to build financial acumen and industry knowledge
• Early career cohort for partnership and support
• Access to supplemental project work
• Structured learning curriculum for career foundation and functional, role-based skills
• Exposure to leader talent at all levels
• Access as candidates to key Finance roles within The Hartford as transition to program graduation

What is The Hartford looking for?

• Students expecting to graduate in May 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Insurance and/or International Business
• A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the time of graduation
• Must have a record of high achievement, analytical thinking, initiative and process improvement
• Demonstrate strong communication, change agility and team skills
• Ability to analyze and reason through complex problems and make sound recommendations in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership experience outside of the classroom

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $66,400 - $99,600

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn't just what we do. It's who we are - and have been for more than 200 years. We're devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees-continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it's these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.