Finance Internships: How to Land One
The fastest way to get a finance internship is to email companies directly instead of only applying online. Finance interns are hired on precision and professionalism, so your email should be crisp and specific. Target banks, fintechs, and investment firms and reach out with one specific reason you're interested.
How to stand out as a finance applicant
Keep it formal and mention any modeling, Excel, or analysis you've done. Most finance internships at smaller companies are never posted — a direct, specific email reaches a real person and skips the applicant-tracking system entirely.
How to reach finance companies
- List 20–50 companies in banks, fintechs, and investment firms.
- Email each recruiting inbox with a short, personal note.
- Keep it formal and mention any modeling, Excel, or analysis you've done.
- Attach your resume, send from your own email, and follow up once.
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Find finance companies →Frequently asked questions
How do I get a finance internship?
Email banks, fintechs, and investment firms directly with a short, specific note. Finance interns are hired on precision and professionalism, so your email should be crisp and specific. FirstInternships has thousands of companies you can reach this way.
What do finance interns do?
Finance interns take on real work — the specifics vary by company, but showing initiative and one relevant project is what gets you in the door.