Business Leadership Intern, Summer 2023
Program Overview
An internship with Securian Financial means an opportunity to create meaningful connections with established associates and fellow interns while exploring professional development in your field of study. Our interns are connected to work that matters, helping to drive and deliver value for our customers with the support of great Securian team members at your side. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with company leaders and learn from their career stories as well as get to know more about who we are as a company and the things we value – like our commitment to community through hands-on volunteer activities. It will be a summer you won’t forget, that lays the foundation for potential careers ahead. Join the Securian Financial team!
At Securian, supportive leaders facilitate an environment where interns are provided mentoring and learning resources to acclimate them into the workspace. Teams work collaboratively to achieve milestones and improvements. Personal growth and development opportunities are prioritized and recognized. We encourage and celebrate involvement in Associate Resource Groups around various Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
Summer internships are intended for undergraduate students between their junior and senior year. We will be unable to peruse candidates who are require Visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities of this role include:
As a Business Leadership Intern, you will be matched to a business area and will lead a project, or portion of a project, to solve a real business problem. This may include:
- Researching and defining procedures and best practices
- Conducting financial analysis and/or cost justification studies
- Recommending and/or implementing process and quality improvement initiatives
- Establishing department processes and documentation
The projects you will lead are like those of a full-time associate and may vary each summer as they are relevant to the business needs of the organization. Successful interns are considered for our full time Business Leadership Rotational Program following graduation.
Required Qualifications:
- Successful track record in a four-year degree program.
- Proven project and people leadership skills which includes developing strategies for a group, motivating individuals, providing feedback and driving for results.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including listening and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills to balance multiple projects and duties.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to think creatively.
Physical job requirements:
- Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to work at least 40 hours per week
New hire associates, regardless of work location or job responsibilities, must be vaccinated before beginning employment; exceptions considered for medical or religious reasons provided alternative reasonable accommodations do not create an undue hardship on the business.
Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We’re committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There’s a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year!
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance, status in a local human rights commission, or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by telephone 651-665-5522 (voice), 711 (telecommunications relay), or by email at EmployeeRelations@securian.com.