Job Specifications
Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.
Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.
Summer 2026 Intern – Retirement Sales and Plan Consulting
Location: Boston, MA or Greenwood Village, CO (on-site & in-person)
Duration: 10 weeks from May 27, 2026 to July 31, 2026
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour (based on academic level)
Empower is a leader in financial planning and retirement solutions, committed to helping people achieve financial freedom. We serve millions of individuals, employers, and advisors through personalized products, smart technology, and a people-first approach.
Program Overview
Empower’s Summer Internship Program offers an immersive 10-week experience designed to develop rising professionals with an interest in financial services. Our interns thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment while gaining valuable insights into our business, culture, and mission.
Each Intern Is Paired With a Dedicated Manager, Mentor, And Executive Sponsor, And Will Work On a Meaningful Summer Project. This Program Includes
Hands on-experience with real business initiatives
Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Networking opportunities
Professional and personal development workshops
At the conclusion of the internship, each intern presents their work to business leaders, showcasing the impact they’ve made.
What You’ll Do
As a Retirement Sales and Plan Consulting Intern, you will:
Collect, organize, and analyze key real business data from sales consultations and performance results to uncover trends that influence client engagement and sales effectiveness.
Design and prototype a scalable database solution for tracking win/loss outcomes and consultation insights, helping the team improve transparency and decision-making.
Standardize and backload historical sales and consultation data to build a reliable, consolidated reporting framework foundation used across the business.
Build and test reporting templates and dashboards that surface key themes, uncover performance drivers, and tell a compelling story through data.
Partner with Sales and Consulting teams to refine metrics, validate insights, and support leadership with clear, data-backed recommendations.
Over the course of the 10-week internship, you will contribute to both individual and team-driving project work, with ongoing support, guidance, and feedback from your team.
What You Bring
We’re seeking college students who demonstrate a balance of technical aptitude, professionalism, and curiosity. Ideal candidates will bring the following:
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a college or university (Bachelor’s or Master’s program)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Available for full 10-week program (May 27 – July 31, 2026)
Must reside near or be able to reliably commute to either Boston, MA or Greenwood Village, CO (in-person internship)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (CPT/OPT not supported)
Core Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team
Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
Self-directed with a proactive approach to learning
Professional curiosity and eagerness to explore new tools and ideas
Demonstrated accountability and follow-through on individual or team-based goals
What Will Set You Apart
At least 2 years of academic progress toward a bachelor’s degree
Preferred majors: Finance, Economics, or other relevant business fields
Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce reporting)
Analytical mindset with interest in business process improvement
Hands-on experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or database design
Important notes
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
High-performing interns may be considered for return offers or full-time opportunities post-graduation.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
Base Salary Range
$47,800.00 - $65,725.00
The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate i
About the Company
At Empower, we’ve always been guided by strong values with a focus on helping people achieve the financial freedom they deserve. It’s been an incredible journey so far, but our story is just getting started. From the very beginning, we’ve prided ourselves on putting our customers first in everything we do — which will never change. The genesis of Empower dates back to 1891, when our parent company was founded as an insurance firm on the Canadian prairie. After more than a century of expansion and a profound evolution of serv...
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