Tax Summer Intern

The Opportunity

The Global Tax Summer Internship at MetLife offers students hands-on experience managing U.S. and international tax obligations within a large, complex organization. Interns will work closely with tax professionals on compliance, reporting, planning, and transformation initiatives, with a growing emphasis on automation, data analytics, and the responsible use of AI in tax. This program provides meaningful learning opportunities while directly contributing to ongoing tax operations and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day, monthly, and quarterly activities of the Global Tax Department, including tax reporting, compliance, and planning.
• Support preparation of tax information reported in U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory financial statements.
• Assist with components of the U.S. income tax return and related schedules.
• Perform tax research and summarize findings for review by tax professionals.
• Collaborate with internal partners across Finance, Treasury, Investments, and Actuarial teams.
• Support tax process automation initiatives, including data mapping, reconciliations, and report generation.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to standardize, streamline, and document tax processes using technology.
• Work with tax professionals to help prepare structured data sets used in tax reporting, compliance, and analytics.
• Gain exposure to how AI-assisted tools are responsibly used in tax research, documentation, and workflow support (under professional supervision).
• Participate in special projects focused on improving data quality, transparency, and repeatability within tax processes.
• Participate in intern learning sessions, presentations, and team meetings.
• Prepare a summary presentation or project deliverable highlighting work completed and lessons learned.
• Receive feedback and mentorship from experienced tax professionals.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or Business Analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines, or the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to complete tasks and share information effectively.
• GPA of at least 3.0.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience involving data analysis, information systems, or process improvement.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a complex, regulated environment.

About MetLife

MetLife, a Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" and "100 Best Companies to Work For," is a leading global financial services company. We provide insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management across over 40 markets. Our purpose is to help colleagues, customers, and communities create a more confident future, guided by values like Win Together and Think Ahead. Join us in transforming financial services.

Key skills/competency

• Tax Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Planning
• Data Analytics
• Process Automation
• Microsoft Excel
• U.S. GAAP
• Tax Research
• Collaboration
• AI Tools