2026 Summer Finance Internship

Your Role 

The Finance team oversees our finance operations, underwriting, analytics, actuary, corporate development, cost of healthcare, global business services, internal audit services, controller and finance shared services functions and responsibilities at Blue Shield of California.

The Finance Intern will report to an finance team manager. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of the health care industry basic practices, develop technical skills, and contribute lasting models and exhibits that increase our efficiency and effectiveness.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience 

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Actuarial Science

• A robust analytical skill set (Microsoft Excel proficiency experience is required)

• Preferred 1-2 years of related professional experience, project, or coursework

• Financial acumen and ability to synthesize data into insights and/or reporting

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Your Work 

In this role, you will: 

• Support the analytics needed to optimize our membership, cost of healthcare, and revenue

• Develop tools and exhibits to improve our marketability in our highly competitive environment

• Learn or improve upon all coding languages as necessary

• Support the analytics needed to understand network configuration scenarios and/or provider contract negotiation

• Develop a deep understanding of healthcare industry provider reimbursement structure

• Be a part of the industry movement towards value-based care

• Gain understanding of how finance work connects to Blue Shield of California’s mission to create a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable