Private Wealth Summer Intern

AllianceBernstein L.P.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein L.P. is offering a Bernstein Private Wealth Summer Internship in Houston for business-driven undergraduates.

Interns will assist Financial Advisors with client‑facing tasks, portfolio analysis, account setup and meeting prep, gaining hands-on experience in wealth management for high-net-worth clients. Ideal candidates are graduating between December 2027 and June 2028, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, and demonstrate leadership, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree candidates graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to build relationships.
• Leadership experience and a team-player mindset.
• Client-focused, detail-oriented, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
• Available to work full-time June–August.
• Background check and HireVue video required.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Advisors with portfolio analysis, account creation and maintenance, and client meeting preparation.
• Complete ad-hoc business projects relevant to client service.
• Focus on client service excellence and effective communication training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Team player

Word

Excel

Multi-tasking

Under pressure

Client-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree candidates graduating Dec 2027–Jun 2028

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Who You'll Work With

Bernstein Private Wealth Management is a premier investment management firm advising high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients. As an industry leader, we put people first and pride ourselves on selecting and developing high caliber talent.

Bernstein Private Wealth Summer Interns are client service-minded individuals who exhibit drive, ambition, and exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and who, in collaboration with Financial Advisors, support the growth of our Private Wealth Management Platform. Interns will play a key role working with Financial Advisors and their teams to provide support in all aspects of the business, including asset allocation recommendations, capital markets positioning, portfolio analytics, and wealth and legacy planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.

What You'll Do

Private Wealth Summer Interns will participate in a robust and comprehensive internship program. This internship offers competitive compensation and invaluable experience in the financial services industry.

Components of the Private Wealth Summer Internship Program include:

• Partner with Financial Advisors to provide service and support functions such as portfolio analysis, account creation and maintenance, and client/prospect meeting preparation.
• Complete ad-hoc business projects
• A focus on client service excellence, partnership and communication training to provide an exceptional client experience
• Career management, mentorship and one-on-one coaching to achieve professional success beyond the Internship program
• Networking opportunities and social outings
• Successful interns could have the opportunity to continue their career as a full-time Private Wealth Associate upon graduation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree candidates graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• Those who demonstrate academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, as well as strong leadership experience.
• People who possess strong analytical and communication skills (both written and verbal) and an ability to build relationships.
• Accomplished team players who thrive in a rigorous and challenging environment.
• Individuals who are client-focused and detail-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel are preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Candidate must be available to work full-time from June to August
• It is not permissible to simultaneously take academic classes or hold other employment that will conflict with the internship schedule
• Selected candidates will need to successfully complete a thorough background check
• You will be required to submit a HireVue video as part of the application process.

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant internship experience is preferred
• Some coursework in finance and economics is preferred
• Having the Security Industry Essentials (SIE) certification is a valuable asset!

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB's policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.

Houston, Texas

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB's policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria. Please be advised that AB does not solicit confidential information from job applicants during the screening process, nor extend job offers without the candidate participating in a series of interviews to be properly considered for an open role. If you receive requests for confidential information, outside of the formal interviewing process even if the person asserts that they represent AB, we encourage you not to reply.