People Ops Intern

TITLE: People Operations Intern

DEPARTMENT: People

REPORTING TO: Senior HR Coordinator

OFFICE LOCATION: New York City, NY, USA

ROLE TYPE: Internship, Hybrid (3 days In-Office, 2 Remote)

DURATION: 9 Weeks

IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions.

Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.

www.IPC.com

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Empowering Innovation, Shaping Futures

Overview of the Global Internship Program:

Our 2026 Global Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in their field of study, offering professional growth, mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities.

• Professional Growth: You will gain hands-on experience in your field of study, which will be invaluable for your professional development.
• Mentorship: You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gaining insights and guidance that will benefit your career.
• Networking: Being part of our organization will allow you to build a network of contacts within the industry, aiding your future career prospects.
• Skill Development: You will enhance both technical and interpersonal skills through targeted training sessions.

What does the internship program entail?

As a People Ops Intern, you will join IPC’s Global People team and work closely with People Operations and Benefits stakeholders, supporting employees across AMERS and EMEA regions.

This internship provides exposure to the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on HR operations, benefits administration, data accuracy, and employee experience. You will support day-to-day People activities while contributing to global programs that promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and operational excellence.

You will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, and international team that manages multiple priorities and plays a key role in shaping the employee experience at IPC.

You may also:

• Provide HR administrative support to employees across AMERS and EMEA.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, coordination, and system access.
• Support benefits-related activities, including employee inquiries, enrollment support, and data validation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation for current and former employees.
• Support updates, audits, and reporting within the HRIS system (Oracle Cloud)
• Assist with People programs, including Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, Learning & Development, and Reward & Recognition.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, Town Halls, and internal communications.
• Assist with the review and maintenance of internal HR materials and policies
• Contribute to ad-hoc People Ops projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI tools or automation to improve People Ops & Benefits processes, workflows, or operational efficiency, and share recommendations with the team.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Show Your Enthusiasm: Your motivation and eagerness to learn will bring positive energy to our team.
• Take Initiative: Don’t be afraid to propose new ideas and solutions. Your fresh perspective can make a real difference.
• Collaborate Actively: Work closely with your teammates, sharing insights and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
• Be Proactive: Ask questions and seek opportunities to take on new tasks and challenges.
• Demonstrate Commitment: Show your dedication to the projects you work on, contributing your best effort.
• Enhance Team Dynamics: Your positive attitude and willingness to help will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Learn and Grow: Take advantage of every learning opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adapt and Innovate: Be open to new ways of working and embrace changes that can lead to improvements.

Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in the Role:

• Recent graduate or in the final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities.

Preferred / Advantageous:

• Interest in People Operations, HR Administration, and/or Benefits.
• Exposure to HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle HCM is a plus).
• Comfort working with data, documentation, and confidential information.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled tools.
• Experience in a fast-paced corporate or international environment.

Curious about what we offer?

• 9 weeks full-time paid internship filled with exciting events and initiatives.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Access to IPC University.
• Improve your technical and soft skills through integrated training and development workshops.
• Gain invaluable exposure to leadership and the corporate environment.
• Build lasting connections through networking and relationship-building opportunities.
• Connect with your peers through exciting social events.

Additional Information:

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some individuals may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you, your Line Manager and HR before commencement of your internship program with IPC.

IPC’s Work Culture:

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.

Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness.

We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.