2026 Early Talent Internship Program : Finance & Accounting

Intern

Throughout the intensive 10-week summer program, participants engage in a structured professional development curriculum featuring :

• Comprehensive training modules
• Executive speaker series
• Educational workshops
• Mentorship programs
• Cohort-based learning experiences

This position provides exposure to key business divisions including :

Key roles and duties include :

Educational requirements :

Additional requirements :

Physical requirements :

Career level : 2IC

The program includes a robust training and onboarding program followed by our ongoing speaker series, lunch-and-learns, and cohort engagement activities, as well as direct access to executive and senior leadership, mentors, and previous interns. Eligible interns may receive a full-time offer to join our Early Talent Rotational Program or various open positions within the organization.

You will have the opportunity to work in one of the below exciting business areas including but not limited to :

Controllership Organization (Accounting & Corporate Tax)

You will work exclusively within one of the following Controllership functions during your internship : Corporate Accounting Operations, Regulatory Reporting, Accounting Policy & Governance, Investment Accounting and Reporting, Nuveen Accounting, or Corporate Tax.

Through these diverse experiences, you will get an understanding of the various dimensions of TIAA accounting to include statutory accounting and reporting, internal controls over financial reporting, accounting policy, and corporate tax, Financial Reporting Systems, Corporate Accounting and Financial Data Performance Management.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) These roles support 2 main finance groups : Business Finance Office (BFO) & Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (CFP&A). FP&A interns provide the Executive Committee (EC) and Business Areas with decision support through the use of management reporting, future-focused analytics, predictive modeling capabilities, decision tools and problem-solving support to help drive financial planning, budgeting and forecasting requirements. This is an exciting opportunity for potential candidates to apply their knowledge to a strategically aligned initiative within the Finance organization including :

Other opportunities may exist within the following finance organizations

Desired skills :

Related skills : Accountability, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Data Analysis, Influence, Market / Industry Dynamics, Problem Solving, Relationship Management

Anticipated Posting End Date : 2025-10-17

Base Pay Range : $22.00 / hr - $30.00 / hr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview :

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we're a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we're not just another legacy financial services firm. We're fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact :

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values : Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences