Finance & Accounting Leadership Development Program (FALDP) Internship

Job Description

Finance and Accounting Leadership Development Program (FALDP) Intern | Travelers

The Tone:
This is a full-time temporary internship at Travelers, located in Hartford, CT and St. Paul, MN. Travelers has been a leading property casualty insurer for over 170 years, building a reputation for taking care of its customers, communities, and employees. This internship offers a valuable foundation for students passionate about finance and accounting careers, providing hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to diverse financial disciplines within the organization. The hourly salary range provided is a nationwide market range, with the actual rate determined by factors like role scope, candidate skills, and location. Employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person – Hartford, CT and St. Paul, MN
• Pay: $26.00 – $28.00 hourly
• Mission: To attract and develop motivated students pursuing a career in Finance and Accounting through hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure within the insurance industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, modern analytical and artificial intelligence (AI) tools/platforms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Explore: Gain real-world exposure across areas like Accounting and Controllership, Auditing and Internal Controls, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting and Modeling, Corporate Audit, and Corporate Tax.
• Develop: Complete projects designed to build technical skills, business insight, and professional competencies critical for success in finance and accounting roles.
• Utilize: Learn and apply modern analytical and artificial intelligence (AI) tools/platforms, developing critical thinking to assess the quality and accuracy of AI-assisted outputs.
• Engage: Participate in professional development programming, networking events, and community outreach initiatives, connecting with peers and leaders across the organization.
• Connect: Benefit from direct exposure to senior management and structured mentorship opportunities, supported by a learning curriculum focused on finance and accounting capabilities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing or obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience: No specific years of prior work experience required.
• Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; foundational understanding of finance and accounting concepts; critical thinking for evaluating data quality.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or greater.