Job Description

At Zurich, your ideas count. We provide growth opportunities, an inclusive environment and strong support – so you can play an active role in shaping the future of insurance. 

About Us:

Zurich is a leading global insurance company dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and communities face a world of risks with confidence. As part of our commitment to nurturing talent, we are offering internship opportunities for Summer 2027 in various teams within our Finance Business organization. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work with professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful projects that impact our customers and communities.

The Role:

As a Finance Intern at Zurich, you will be an integral part of our Finance Business organization. Under the guidance of experienced professionals and mentors, you will contribute to real projects and tasks that enhance the efficiency of our financial processes. 

Depending on the specific internship placement, these positions will allow you to:

• Provide support to specific areas within Finance, including Business Unit Finance, Expense Management, and Reinsurance.
• Enhance the efficiency of Zurich North America’s Value Management reporting processes.
• Analyze complex data to provide valuable business insights.
• Assist in expense analysis and support for the expense management team.
• Contribute to data entry for expense management forecasts and plans.
• Support cash management processes for Zurich North America.

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Understand insurance Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and financial operations.
• Gain insights into planning, forecasting, and project management activities.
• Develop basic/intermediate skills in SAP BPC application and Business Objects queries.
• Acquire advanced Excel skills and capabilities for data analysis.
• Learn about international accounting standards and proper interaction with other departments.
• Explore other functional areas within Zurich through day-to-day work.
• Develop a deep understanding of insurance operations.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience working on impactful projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to participate in community impact projects.
• Networking activities with professionals and interns.
• Insights into the operations of a global industry leader in commercial insurance..

Basic Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program and will be enrolled in the Fall of 2027
• Two or more years of college coursework (should be a rising Junior or Senior) 
• Microsoft Office experience 
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S indefinitely    

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA at/above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Problem solving skills in customer focused environment 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience in a leadership role 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. For this position, the houlry rate is $22.00. 

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): Schaumburg, IL
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time 

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  

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