Partner Development Internship
Posted on 11/24/2025

Cerity Partners
No salary listed
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Are you a college student looking for a summer internship that will providereal worldexperience? 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,motivateand support others? If yes, we believe you could be an outstanding fit for our summer internship program.
CerityPartners is searching for talented, bright, and motivated individuals with the highest level of personal integrity to joinour Partner Development teamfor the summer of2026.
This is a paid internship program(40 hours/week)anda great opportunityfor individuals looking to gain experience in a professional environment. This role is ideal for someone looking forauthentic exposure tothe financial industryatanationally recognized registered investment advisory.
Primary Responsibilities:
We areseekinghardworking and detail-oriented individuals who are interested in learning about the front-to-back operations of an Investment Management and Wealth Management firm. You will learn by doing and will gain direct hands-on exposure to corporate development initiatives including analyzing merger opportunities, tracking KPIs, managing relationships with strategic partners, and evaluating industry trends.
Required Qualifications:
Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA
Major/concentration in business administration, economics or finance is a plus, but exceptional candidates from any major will be considered.
A team player who leaves their ego at the door and welcomes feedback with the goal of continuous improvement
Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills, professional presentation, and organizational skills
Attitude that no task istosmall andwillingnessto do whatever tasks necessary to make sure that the work is done on time.
Interest in finance, banking, wealthmanagementand investments – we appreciate you may not know your major, which isjust fine.
Exceptional project management skills and organizational abilities.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
Activelyparticipatingin campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience
WhyCerityPartners:
Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients.As part of our internship program, you will gain:
Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers.
Theopportunityto work at one of the fastest-growing RIAs in America.
Hands-on training to build and strengthenwealth management and financial planningskills.
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 [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
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