Job Description
Launch your finance career before college! Raleigh Financial Academy offers an exclusive internship program designed for ambitious high school students in the Triangle area. Gain hands-on experience with real-world financial operations while building your professional network in one of America's fastest-growing tech hubs.
This paid internship combines practical training with mentorship from industry professionals. You'll learn essential financial literacy skills, explore career pathways in banking, investment, and fintech, and receive a certificate of completion to strengthen your college applications.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior analysts with financial data collection and entry using Excel
- Participate in mock investment portfolio simulations and market research
- Contribute to quarterly financial report preparation under supervision
- Attend weekly finance workshops covering budgeting, saving, and investing basics
- Support community outreach initiatives promoting financial literacy
- Shadow professionals in banking, accounting, and wealth management roles
- Complete a capstone project analyzing local market trends
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in high school (rising junior/senior preferred)
- Strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
- Interest in finance, business, or economics
- Reliable transportation to downtown Raleigh office
- Ability to commit 15 hours/week for 8 weeks during summer
- Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset
- Availability for mandatory orientation (June 10-12)