Wealth Management Internship - College

The Hudson Valley Credit Union/Opus Edge Summer intern program is a 10-week paid internship that provides you insight and broad exposure into the wealth management function of financial services. You will gain exposure to member requests and see the end-to-end advisory process. Summer interns participate in a variety of activities designed to foster teamwork, encourage networking, and engage with senior leadership. Our goal is for you to have the opportunity to build upon your academic foundation - specifically technical skills, industry knowledge, and familiarity with a corporate environment - while pursuing your career, based on your interests and background. Your training and development is our top priority, with training offered throughout the internship, as well as on-the-job support and mentorship. Pay Rate: $20/HR

Over the ten-week experience, you will participate in a variety of day-to-day activities depending on the team to which you are aligned. You will be paired with a team of professionals and may work with different types of clients including consumers, companies, and institutions. You will also be required to participate in two online courses led by industry experienced professors. The first class will teach you work ready skills and the second will train you in credit union/financial organization operations with an emphasis on wealth management and financial advisory.

• Support Wealth Management Financial Consultant with informational meetings, lead generation, and education of investment services for both branch staff and members.

• Support the successful implementation of marketing programs and promotions. Create member awareness by discussing the features and benefits of the product/service being promoted and close sales.

• Conduct educational seminars for members and prospective members.

• Conduct training within Credit Union to educate employees on the benefits of Financial Services and grow referrals within the branch network.

• Sell effectively by establishing relationships with members, finding their needs and then offering appropriate solutions in a compelling way so the customer sees the value, understands the features and benefits and purchase the solution.

• Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
  
• Embrace and apply HVCU's guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union's Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union's initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.
  
• Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.
  

Required:

• GPA 3.0+
• College Sophomore+
• Business, Finance or other related field

Preferred:

• Possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, a drive for operational excellence, and a commitment to achieving sustainable results.
• Demonstrates proficiencies in leadership, teamwork, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently, when necessary, be detail oriented, and have good time management skills.

Why choose HVCU?

HVCU cares for our employees, members, and community. We actively seek to create an inclusive workforce by hiring people with diverse perspectives and experiences. We celebrate and embrace what makes each of us different and foster an environment where everyone feels that they belong. In commitment to our diversity, equity, and inclusion mission, we encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including those who identify as women, minorities, veterans, disabled and LGBTQ+.

Hudson Valley Credit Union is an AA/EEO employer committed to equal opportunity and employee diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, the status of being transgender, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.