BLP Intern - Finance

Synchrony Financial; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony Financial is offering a 10-week paid Business Leadership Program Summer Internship based in Stamford, Connecticut. Interns will engage in project work across various finance tracks, working closely with finance professionals and gaining hands-on experience in areas such as Accounting, Financial Planning, and Treasury Management.

Candidates must be pursuing a relevant degree and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week during the summer months, promoting both professional growth and substantial contribution to the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Available for 10 consecutive weeks during internship (June–August).
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with finance professionals.
• Apply knowledge to challenging projects in Accounting and Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Math, or Economics

Job description

Business Leadership Program Internship Overview

Synchrony’s Business Leadership Program Summer Internship is a 10‑week paid assignment in one of ten tracks. Each intern receives project work important to the business and is expected to contribute to innovation.

What You’ll Accomplish (Finance Track)

• Work side by side with finance professionals.
• Apply knowledge to challenging projects in Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Forecasting, Treasury/Cash Management, and Commercial Finance.

Desired Characteristics (Finance Track)

• Demonstrated leadership and initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, organizational skills.
• Passion for excellence, high integrity, commitment to quality.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Math, or Economics.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Available for 10 consecutive weeks during internship (June–August).
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Eligibility Requirements

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation, and provide fingerprints.
• Must satisfy requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• Geographic mobility; ability to relocate based on program or business direction.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation is available.