Summer 2027 Financial Services Internship

Nationwide; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact projects

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Team-building experiences

Networking with leaders

Full-time hire post-graduation

Job summary

Nationwide invites you to join our 12-week internship program in Columbus, Ohio, May–August, 40 hours per week. You will tackle high-impact projects across Sales, Analytics, Project Management, and Operations, with mentorship from seasoned leaders and meaningful exposure to our nationwide business.

During the program, you’ll develop professionally through sessions, networking, and hands-on assignments designed to drive real outcomes for Nationwide and our customers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and within 2–3 semesters of graduation
• Understanding or interest in the financial services or insurance industry
• Participation and leadership in extracurricular activities
• Academic excellence (minimum 3.0 GPA preferred)
• Strong commitment to teamwork and customer focus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• This internship will expose you to meaningful projects across multiple business lines
• You’ll attend learning sessions and network with leaders and alumni
• You may mentor and shadow colleagues while contributing to real initiatives
• There is potential for full-time opportunities after graduation
• National internships offer travel and housing for those not in Columbus

Skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Job description

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Job Description Summary

At Nationwide Financial, our goal is to help solve retirement savings, income, and protection needs by offering a breadth of solutions and simplified, extraordinary experiences for our distribution partners and customers. A key component of our success has been creating an inclusive and engaging culture where leaders care about and invest in their employees. We are committed to creating an environment where every associate feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their best. Nationwide’s commitment to an inclusive culture reflects who we are and how we do business.

Job Description

A journey through the Nationwide experience…

Great culture, Great opportunity, Great impact, Great company

When you start your internship, you’ll be welcomed by a culture of dedicated people who are eager to see you succeed. You’ll attend meetings and contribute to projects that make a difference for our company. You’ll also focus on your own professional development by attending learning sessions led by key business leaders, and by networking with your fellow interns, team members and intern alumni. Giving back to the communities where we live and work is an important part of who we are here at Nationwide. In 1926, Nationwide began as a small, mutual insurer helping farmers get the best value they could for auto insurance. Today, we’ve expanded to become one of America’s most diversified financial services organizations. Even through our tremendous growth, we haven’t strayed from our roots. We’re still committed to keeping our promises to our members, partners and associates - protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care.

Our internship opportunities include a wide variety of roles including Sales, Analytics, Project Management, and Operations.

During our 12-week program (May – August, 40 hours/week) you’ll have an opportunity to mentor, job shadow and network with talented professionals and senior-level executives throughout Nationwide Financial. You’ll also lead a project within a specified business line, providing impactful research and recommendations to senior leaders. The work you perform will be meaningful and integral to Nationwide’s operations and business objectives.

This internship will be based in our Columbus, Ohio office throughout the 12-week experience. Company paid travel and housing is available to those not in Columbus.

The benefits of a Nationwide Financial internship

• High-impact, high-profile project assignments

• Professional development

• Competitive compensation

• Intern and team-building experiences

• Networking opportunities with leaders

• Opportunities for full-time hire post-graduation

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and within 2-3 semesters of graduation

• Understanding or interest in the financial services or insurance industry

• Participation and leadership in extracurricular activities

• Academic excellence (minimum 3.0 GPA preferred)

• Strong commitment to teamwork and customer focus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. At its sole discretion, Nationwide determines whether to offer sponsorship for qualifying positions based on business need and budget. However, it is not usually available for entry level roles.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment.

The national hourly pay range for Nationwide Internships is: $23 - $50