Summer Accounting, Financial & Investments Intern
Avangrid
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About the Avangrid Internship Program
Find your purpose, gain real-world experience, and develop lasting mentor relationships! As an AVANGRID intern, you will be part of our team by supporting the company’s strategic direction while tackling current industry challenges. During this internship, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside mentors and professionals who rank among the best in their fields. This program is a key pipeline for full-time opportunity and development programs at AVANGRID.
As part of our intern program, you may be exposed to several areas, working on special projects as assigned. Here is a selected group of business areas that you may work and collaborate with: Accounting, Treasury, Controls, Finance, Audit & Investments.
Our Accounting & Finance initiatives cover a spectrum of business groups under our Chief Financial Officer that are vital to the organization's strategy and operational success. These groups may include but are not limited to: Accounting, Treasury, Controls, Finance, Audit & Investments. As part of the program, you’ll partake in key projects focused on forecasting, reporting, procurement, and financial planning. We expect all of our interns to contribute and bring fresh perspectives to our global financial practice as we evolve as a leader in the Energy industry. As part of Avangrid Finance, we don’t look for bean-counters, we look for critical thinkers who challenge the status quo.
The Opportunity Includes:
- A dynamic 10-week internship program
- Apply college learning and implement innovative solutions to real-world challenges
- Undertake cross-functional activities to broaden your knowledge of AVANGRID and its companies
- Collaborate in project-based assignments, challenging professional work experience
- Interaction, networking, and exposure to various levels of leadership and management
- Amazing mentorship opportunities
Top summer interns may be eligible to receive full-time offers to join the Rotational Graduate Program following the successful completion of their degree.
Requirements
- Sophomore or Junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or 1st year Masters/MBA student or has at least one more semester remaining to graduate.
- Preferred degree in accounting, financial-related degree; suggested majors include, Technical Accounting, Finance, Investments, or a related field.
- Interest in internal audit and risk management
- Preferred GPA 3.2
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without the requirement for future sponsorship
Key Skills/Competency
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting Principles
- Investment Strategies
- Financial Reporting
- Forecasting
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Management
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
How to Get Hired at Avangrid
- Research Avangrid's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their energy sector leadership.
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant coursework, academic projects, and any experience in accounting, finance, or investments.
- Show critical thinking: Prepare examples demonstrating your ability to challenge the status quo and provide innovative solutions, aligning with Avangrid's values.
- Network strategically: Connect with Avangrid professionals on LinkedIn to gain insights into their roles and the company’s strategic direction.
- Prepare for behavioral interviews: Practice articulating how you apply academic knowledge to real-world problems and discuss your interest in internal audit or risk management.
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