EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PRE-INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Our virtual pre-internship programs offer U.S. undergrad freshmen and sophmores an early introduction to financial services.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A PRE-INTERN AT BNY?
Gain personal and professional insights from current and former interns and analysts
Experience how BNY supports your early career journey and development
Explore your fit within #LifeAtBNY and learn how we thrive together
Learn how our well-rounded student programs make BNY a great place to start your career
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Research
Visit our About Us page to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we support clients, communities, and careers all around the world.
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Register
Upload your resume, then answer a few short questions to tell us more about you and what you're hoping to learn.
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Review
We're looking to understand your potential, your curiosity about the industry and how our program can support your early career journey.
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Selection
If there is mutual interest, selected students will be invited to participate in our pre-internship programs.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can be a BNY Pre-intern?
UNDERGRADS
U.S. undergraduate freshman and sophomore students not requiring sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future
ALL MAJORS
Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college pursuing a bachelor’s degree; strong focus on business-related and/or computer science-related majors
GPA 3.0+
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to be considered
PRE-INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
Check out our Freshman Jumpstart and Sophomore Summit experiences below!
Category
Freshman Jumpstart
Sophomore Summit
FRESHMAN JUMPSTART
A virtual summer experience consisting of two half-day sessions over two weeks, designed to introduce first-year undergraduate students to the financial services industry.
Program Highlights:
- Explore Our Business as compared to other employers
- Global Business Experience through dynamic spotlight sessions, diving deep into key areas of the financial services industry while uncovering the in-demand skills that will help you jumpstart your career.
- Gain Real-world Insight from current interns and analysts who will share firsthand experiences and practical advice on how to thrive while navigating your early career journey.
- Develop Your Professional Growth with targeted workshops on essential skills, including networking strategies, personal branding and how to set yourself up for success throughout your undergraduate years and beyond.
- Build Foundational Skills through engaging discussions and thought-provoking questions, all designed to develop your critical thinking, communications and problem-solving abilities.
Program Tracks: Explore all business functions
Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university with expected graduation date of December 2028 or May 2029.
Accepting Registrations for 2026 Program: January 12, 2026
Location: United States
Would you like us to notify you when our roles are open to apply? Sign up and join our talent network below.
SOPHOMORE SUMMIT
A virtual summer experience consisting of three dynamic sessions across six weeks, designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to help launch your career in the financial services industry.
Program Highlights:
- Explore Our Business through interactive sessions designed to help you uncover which areas of financial services best align with your unique skills and career aspirations.
- Learn From Current and Former Interns as they share their personal experiences and insights on how BNY supports early career growth and development at every stage.
- Engage With Senior Leaders across the company to gain insights into our commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.
- Tackle a Business Case or Coding Challenge where you'll apply your skills to solve real-world problems, demonstrating your ability to innovate and create impactful solutions.
- Be Considered for a spot in the 2027 Summer Internship Program, setting you up for an accelerated path to future opportunities at BNY.
Program Tracks:
- Enterprise (includes Corporate Functions & Front Office): Asset Servicing, Market & Wealth Services, Growth Venture, BNY Wealth, BNY Investments, Operations, Audit, Chief Commercial Office, Chief Administrative Office, Finance, The People Team, Marketing and Communications, and Risk and Compliance
- Engineering: AI Hub and Digital Engineering, Corporate Engineering, Data Engineering, BNY Wealth Engineering, Information Security, BNY Investment Engineering, Asset Servicing Engineering, Clearing Markets Treasury Engineering, and Technology Services Group
Eligibility: Undergraduate sophomores pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university with expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
Accepting Registrations for 2026 Program: January 12, 2026
Location: United States
Would you like us to notify you when our roles are open to apply? Sign up and join our talent network below.
EARLY CAREER PERSPECTIVES
BNY PRE-INTERNSHIP COHORT
The Pre-internship program gave me a deeper understanding of the financial industry and equipped me with the essential skills and insights needed to thrive at BNY from day one. It proved that success is driven by curiosity, ambition and the willingness to learn.
Jassnjot K., Edison, NJ
EARLY CAREER PERSPECTIVES
BNY PRE-INTERNSHIP COHORT
The Sophomore Summit at BNY gave me the opportunity to connect and network with current employees and get insight into what the company’s values and pillars of excellence are. This experience was invaluable to me because I was able to see my own personal values connecting with BNY’s.
Jack L., Garden City, N.Y.
BY THE NUMBERS
All figures as of March 31, 2025