Wealth Management Internship

Cerity Partners Management LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerit y Partners is offering a paid summer internship for 2027 in our Wealth Management team. The program runs 30-40 hours per week and provides real-world experience in a professional financial setting.

This is a paid internship designed to give authentic exposure to the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment adviser. Interns will shadow senior advisors, gain hands-on training with financial planning software, and have opportunities to work on client presentations

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Majoring in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, or related business degree.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and participate in client presentations.
• Utilize CRM and financial planning software.
• Assist Financial Advisors with financial documents and reports.
• Research stocks, bonds, and other securities using Bloomberg, YCharts, and related tools.
• Support portfolio maintenance and account linkups.

Skills

Campus leadership

Education

Undergraduate enrollment with 3.2 GPA

Finance/Accounting/Business major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a college student looking for a summer internship that will provide real world experience? Do you want to work with a collaborative team that believes in putting people first and holding each other accountable? Would you like to be part of a team who works to empower, assist, guide, motivate and support others? If yes, we believe you could be an outstanding fit for our summer internship experience.

Cerity Partners is searching for talented, bright, and motivated individuals with the highest level of personal integrity to join our Wealth Management team for the summer of 2027. This is a paid internship program (30-40 hours/week) and a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a professional environment. This role is ideal for someone looking for authentic exposure to the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Shadow and participate in various types of client presentations
• Utilize CRM and financial planning software systems
• Opportunity to obtain e-Money Certification
• Shadow and assist Financial Advisors with preparation of financial documents and performance reports
• Perform research on stocks, bonds, and other securities, utilizing various investment software including Bloomberg, YCharts, HiddenLevers, Riskalyze, etc.
• Utilize back-end portfolio management software to assist in the organization of account linkups and portfolio maintenance
• Participate and present in Investment Committee and portfolio subcommittee meetings
• Learn about and participate in portfolio optimization, rebalancing and backtesting
• Conduct independent research and build spreadsheets for financial planning opportunities
• Work with a team virtual to create a financial planning project or other projects
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Majoring in Financial Planning, Finance, Accounting, or related business degree
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Actively participating in campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience
• Identify with Cerity Partner's mission and demonstrate our core values
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Why Cerity Partners

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

What you will gain

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers
• The opportunity to work at one of the fastest-growing RIAs in America
• Hands-on training to build and strengthen wealth management and financial planning skills
• Experience within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and excellence

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail].

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Cerity Partners is one of the nation’s leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high-net-worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country.

Our in-house specialists of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing financial advice & oversight.

At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management.

We don't just look for short-term gains, we seek long-term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us.

We manage over $190 billion in assets under management for our clients. We are routinely recognized as a Top RIA Firm by Barron's Advisor, Newsweek, USA Today, and more.

The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of specialists who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients.

We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.