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JOB DESCRIPTION
About our Internship Program:
The Summer Internship Program is a unique and challenging 10-week experience for diverse, talented, high-performing individuals interested in different aspects of the financial and technology industry. Contingent upon business needs, performance and completion of degree, our internship serves as a pipeline to our full-time early-career program EDGE.
What to expect as a DTCC Intern:
DTCC's Financial Reporting & Accounting (FR&A) department advises on the accounting treatment for complex transactions, performs all accounting and prepares all external financial statements and regulatory reports. This intern will support one of the team's key responsibilities which is to perform the monthly general ledger close. This includes preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet account reconciliations, and analyzing account activity including providing variance explanations for monthly management reporting. The intern will work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other departments within the Chief Financial Offfice and will become proficient in Oracle ERP as well as other internal systems.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
About our Internship Program:
The Summer Internship Program is a unique and challenging 10-week experience for diverse, talented, high-performing individuals interested in different aspects of the financial and technology industry. Contingent upon business needs, performance and completion of degree, our internship serves as a pipeline to our full-time early-career program EDGE.
What to expect as a DTCC Intern:
- Access to senior leaders
- Workshops for skill-building and career development
- Participation in employee resource groups
- Team volunteering with local charities
- A sense of community
- Assigned a mentor throughout the summer
- A flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
- The impact you will have in this role :
DTCC's Financial Reporting & Accounting (FR&A) department advises on the accounting treatment for complex transactions, performs all accounting and prepares all external financial statements and regulatory reports. This intern will support one of the team's key responsibilities which is to perform the monthly general ledger close. This includes preparing journal entries, performing balance sheet account reconciliations, and analyzing account activity including providing variance explanations for monthly management reporting. The intern will work collaboratively and cross-functionally with other departments within the Chief Financial Offfice and will become proficient in Oracle ERP as well as other internal systems.
- NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.*
- Selection and Program Timeline: (timing may vary)
- August
- October 2025: Applications open
- October
- December 2025: Interview and Selection process
- January
- May 2026: Early engagement and onboarding process
- June 2026: Start of program
- Candidates must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in the following curriculums: Finance or Accounting
- Candidates must have authorization to work permanently in the US without the need for sponsorship (now or in the future)
- Candidates must have minimum of a 3.2 GPA to be considered
- Must demonstrate superior analytical and communication skills
- Strong interest in the financial services industry, with previous internship experience a plus
- Able to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint