What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 BNY Summer Internship Program - Operations (Los Angeles, CA) position at The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation?
2026 BNY Summer Internship Program – Operations (Los Angeles, CA)
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking future team members for the role of Summer Intern to join our Operations team. This role is located in Los Angeles, CA.
Summer Internship Program
The BNY Summer Internship Program provides high-potential students with a well-rounded, rewarding 10-week internship experience, as well as an inside look into what it is like to work for a global financial services organization that has been innovating and serving clients since 1784. Interns work on challenging projects, collaborate in teams, and build professional networks while gaining insight into BNY and skills required to be successful in workforce.
From day one, summer interns are immersed in BNY’s innovative and dynamic company culture as they will receive:
- Enterprise-led intern orientation program combined with ongoing an executive speaker series and virtual training curriculum designed specifically for summer interns
- Meaningful and challenging work assignments that deliver learning and skill development through practical work, mentorship, and training
- Career development and networking support from a host of corporate leaders including internship managers, senior and peer mentors, business stakeholders and a dedicated program manager
- Exposure to different areas of business throughout the organization
- Comprehensive professional etiquette and financial services fundamentals training, along with technical and business acumen development
- Understanding of BNY’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
- A collaborative and supportive community with full commitment of top-level management to deliver a premier internship/talent pipeline program within the financial services industry
Operations
Operations interns work on projects specifically chosen to both challenge and develop participants. Interns will gain valuable real-world experiences working in a select function which supports every stage of the client investment lifecycle, including account creation, trading, clearing, settling, holding, servicing, managing, distributing, and restructuring assets.
Operations is the heart of BNY's efforts to improve client service and operational efficiency. Select functions, interns can be placed in are:
- Asset Servicing
- Provides global solutions tailored to meet our clients’ unique needs to help enhance the management, administration, and oversight of their entire investment process and deliver the tools they need to expand their ability to process, monitor, and measure investment data from around the world
- Pershing
- Provides global financial solutions to advisors, asset managers, broker-dealers, family offices, fund managers, registered investment advisor firms and wealth managers. Pershing acts as clearing broker under a written agreement with your financial organization.
- Utilities
- Enterprise-wide Operational Utilities carefully plans, builds and optimizes standard capabilities and platforms that are scalable, cost efficient, and reflect our firm’s commitment to the client experience. The functions span the client life cycle, from Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, Contracts to Client Activation, Account Opening & Maintenance, Tax, & Revenue and Billing Services. To deliver at scale, the Utilities functions harness innovative technologies and foster a data-centric operating model.
Program eligibility:
- Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program with a strong focus on business-related and/or technology-related majors preferred
- Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 (U.S.)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
- Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.
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- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
