MBA Finance Leadership Development Program Intern

The Cigna Group; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

The Cigna Group offers an MBA Finance Leadership Development internship designed for high-potential students. You will own a 10-week project aligned to finance priorities, and you will analyze financial data while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive insights and strategic recommendations.

You will use AI-enabled tools and analytics to support research, modeling, and impact assessment, with a focus on healthcare pricing, corporate strategy, and treasury management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA, finance emphasis preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience required; relevant academic, internship, project, or work experience will be considered.
• Experience using AI tools, analytics platforms, automation, or data-driven technology through coursework, projects, internships, or professional work.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with financial information and identify meaningful insights.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to organize information and present recommendations with confidence.
• Interest in pursuing a finance career in the health care industry and continued growth through a leadership development program.

Responsibilities

• Own a 10-week project aligned to finance priorities, growth strategies, and current business needs.
• Analyze financial data, business trends, and operational drivers to generate practical insights and recommendations.
• Use AI-enabled tools, analytics, and technology responsibly to support research, modeling, productivity, and insight development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams in areas such as corporate strategy and development, financial planning and analysis, health care pricing, treasury/capital management, accounting/audit, and underwriting.
• Prepare a clear, polished presentation that summarizes project approach, findings, business impact, and recommended next steps for internal stakeholders and leaders.
• Build knowledge of the health care ecosystem, customer segments, distribution channels, and the role Finance plays in enabling enterprise performance.
• Seek feedback, learn quickly, and bring a collaborative, growth-minded approach to work that supports both personal development and business outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Experience with AI tools

Education

MBA with finance emphasis

Tools

AI tools

Analytics platforms

Automation

Data-driven technology

Job description

Build a Finance Career that Drives Healthcare Forward

Spend your summer doing work that matters. The Cigna Group’s FLDP Internship gives high-performing MBA students the opportunity to own a meaningful finance project tied to real enterprise priorities. Gain exposure to senior leaders and experience how finance helps shape affordability, growth, and better health care outcomes. Over 10 weeks, you will apply analytical thinking, business judgment, and emerging technology to solve practical challenges while exploring a path toward future finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own a 10-week project aligned to finance priorities, growth strategies, and current business needs.
• Analyze financial data, business trends, and operational drivers to generate practical insights and recommendations.
• Use AI-enabled tools, analytics, and technology responsibly to support research, modeling, productivity, and insight development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams in areas such as corporate strategy and development, financial planning and analysis, health care pricing, treasury/capital management, accounting/audit, and underwriting.
• Prepare a clear, polished presentation that summarizes project approach, findings, business impact, and recommended next steps for internal stakeholders and leaders.
• Build knowledge of the health care ecosystem, customer segments, distribution channels, and the role Finance plays in enabling enterprise performance.
• Seek feedback, learn quickly, and bring a collaborative, growth-minded approach to work that supports both personal development and business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA, finance emphasis preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience required; relevant academic, internship, project, or work experience will be considered.
• Experience using AI tools, analytics platforms, automation, or data-driven technology through coursework, projects, internships, or professional work.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with financial information and identify meaningful insights.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to organize information and present recommendations with confidence.
• Interest in pursuing a finance career in the health care industry and continued growth through a leadership development program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in financial modeling, corporate finance, accounting, valuation, forecasting, analytics, or strategy.
• Experience working on team-based projects, case competitions, consulting projects, research, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Exposure to health care, insurance, public health, data analytics, or regulated business environments.
• Curiosity for emerging technologies, including generative AI, and a thoughtful approach to using them accurately, ethically, and responsibly.

Additional Information

Location: Interns are expected to work a hybrid schedule, spending three days per week in our Bloomfield, CT office and two days working remotely.

Compensation: Interns are paid $50-$52 per hour, based on experience. Housing is provided throughout the summer internship.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis and must not require employment sponsorship now or in the future.

LDP Intern Schedule: This is a full-time summer internship (40 hours per week) running from May 24 through July 30th, 2027. If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group: Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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