Summer 2026 Financial Services Internship

Job Description Summary

Job Description

A journey through the Nationwide experience

Great culture Great opportunity Great impact Great company

When you start your internship youll be welcomed by a culture of dedicated people who are eager to see you succeed. Youll attend meetings and contribute to projects that make a difference for our company. Youll also focus on your own professional development by attending learning sessions led by key business leaders and by networking with your fellow interns team members and intern alumni. Giving back to the communities where we live and work is an important part of who we are 1926 Nationwide began as a small mutual insurer helping farmers get the best value they could for auto insurance. Today weve expanded to become one of Americas most diversified financial services organizations. Even through our tremendous growth we havent strayed from our roots. Were still committed to keeping our promises to our members partners and associates - protecting people businesses and futures with extraordinary care.

Our internship opportunities include a wide variety of roles including Sales Analytics Project Management and Operations.

During our 12-week program (May August 40 hours/week) youll have an opportunity to mentor job shadow and network with talented professionals and senior-level executives throughout Nationwide Financial. Youll also lead a project within a specified business line providing impactful research and recommendations to senior leaders. The work you perform will be meaningful and integral to Nationwides operations and business objectives.

This internship will primarily be based in our Columbus Ohio office throughout the 12 week experience. Company paid travel and housing is available to those not in Columbus.

The benefits of a Nationwide Financial internship

• High-impact high-profile project assignments
• Professional development
• Competitive compensation
• Intern and team-building experiences
• Networking opportunities with leaders
• Opportunities for full-time hire post-graduation

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelors degree and within 2-3 semesters of graduation
• Understanding or interest in the financial services industry
• Participation and leadership in extracurricular activities
• Academic excellence (minimum 3.0 GPA preferred)
• Strong commitment to teamwork and customer focus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. At its sole discretion Nationwide determines whether to offer sponsorship for qualifying positions based on business need and budget. However it is not usually available for entry level roles.

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