Associate, Finance LDP – Finance Leadership Development

Job Description

Associate, Finance Leadership Development Program | The Hartford

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Hartford, located in Hartford, CT. The Hartford is an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies, determined to make a difference in its field. This program is designed to cultivate future leaders who will help shape the company’s trajectory and assist others in achieving their goals. Joining this team means contributing to an exciting and inclusive work environment where individual work matters and the customer is central to all operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Hartford, CT
• Pay: $66400–$99600 yearly
• Mission: Develop critical leadership and functional skills in areas like financial planning and analysis, management reporting, financial reporting, internal audit, and investment accounting and analysis through a two-year program.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Acquire critical leadership and functional skills across various finance domains, including financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and investment accounting.
• Rotate: Engage in rotation assignments specifically designed to build financial acumen and comprehensive industry knowledge over two years.
• Participate: Benefit from a structured learning curriculum that establishes a strong career foundation and develops functional, role-based proficiencies.
• Contribute: Access supplemental project work, providing additional opportunities for practical experience and skill enhancement.
• Transition: Prepare for and gain access to key Finance roles within The Hartford as a candidate upon successful program graduation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level career professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Insurance, and/or International Business, expected by May 2026.
• Experience: Demonstrated record of high achievement, analytical thinking, initiative, and process improvement, alongside leadership experience outside of the classroom.
• Skills: Strong communication abilities, adaptability to change, effective team collaboration, and the capacity to analyze complex problems for sound recommendations.
• Bonus: A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the time of graduation.