2026 Technology, Data, AI & Ventures Summer Internship Program - Business Operations Intern

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
When you join New York Life, you're joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.
Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. We offer opportunities across a variety of exciting businesses, including Actuarial, AI & Data, Finance, Investments, Technology, Underwriting, and more. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.
Program Overview:
Launch Your Career in a Technology, Data, and AI-Driven Organization with Purpose and Impact!
Join us as a Business Operations Summer Intern for an immersive 11-week experience where innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact intersect. As part of our dynamic Technology, Data, AI & Ventures department, you'll gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge projects that drive our digital transformation, while exploring potential career paths in Project Management, Busienss Operations and more.
Throughout the summer, you'll deepen your technical skills, expand your professional network, and receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals and senior leaders. Our program combines meaningful project work with learning and development opportunities designed to prepare you for success beyond graduation.
You'll connect with a diverse cohort of interns, collaborate on a team-based capstone project, and contribute to our commitment to social good by participating in our Volunteer for Good initiative. Whether you're building innovative solutions, leveraging AI and automation, or reimagining the future of work, you'll play a vital role in helping us shape what's next in technology.
This internship is more than just a summer job-it's a steppingstone toward becoming a future-ready technology professional, with the opportunity to convert to a full-time role after graduation.
Program Overview:
Join our Operations team for an exciting 11-week internship, where innovation meets real-world impact. This hands-on program offers a unique chance to work closely with stakeholders and contribute to business projects. Along the way, you'll receive career mentorship, expand your professional network, and build your technical portfolio, all while learning alongside a dynamic group of peers.
Get ready for a summer that will inspire, challenge, and empower you in your career.
Team: Operations
The AI & Data - Operations team is highly collaborative, focusing on optimizing processes, ensuring smooth operational workflows, and driving effective team communication. The team plays a critical role in maintaining alignment across AI & Data functions, facilitating resource management, and coordinating cross-team initiatives to ensure efficiency and strategic impact.
Interns will join one of two key areas within the Operations team:
Project Management: Assist with creating project plans, tracking deliverables, facilitating meetings, and maintaining project documentation. You'll contribute to rolling out the Agile Delivery model across the team and enhance project tracking efficiency through Jira application administration.
Business Operations: Contribute to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include analyzing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and managing end-to-end projects such as competitor analyses, market assessments, or process improvement initiatives.
What You'll Bring:
Project Management: Strong organizational skills, familiarity with project management tools, and an interest in Agile methodologies.
Business Operations: Analytical mindset, enjoy working with cross-functional teams, and a passion for delivering actionable solutions.
Required Skills:
Project Management: Rising senior or Master's student pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira or similar), and strong organizational and communication skills.
Business Operations: Rising senior or Master's student pursuing a degree in Operations Research, Engineering with a business focus, or Business Analytics with a technical emphasis. Experience in process improvement, structured problem-solving, and strong communication skills.
To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
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Salary range: $30-35/hour + $3,000 housing stipend
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: No
Sales bonus eligible: No
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses "Be Good At Life." To learn more, please visit LinkedIn, our Newsroom and the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 92274