2027 Early Talent Internship: SUNY Co-op (Retirement Solutions)

Location: New York, NY, USA

Intern

Throughout the intensive 10-week summer program, participants engage in a structured professional development curriculum featuring:

Comprehensive training modules

Executive speaker series

Educational workshops

Mentorship programs

Cohort-based learning experiences

This position provides exposure to key business divisions including Actuarial Services, Asset Management, Business Management, Corporate Strategy and Development, Financial Analysis and Accounting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Law and Policy, Marketing and Communications, Product and Business Development, Retirement Solutions, Risk and Compliance, Technology, and Wealth Management.

Key Roles and Duties

Support high-impact business initiatives by contributing to meaningful projects that directly support business objectives and client outcomes

Collaborate on strategic presentations and research projects, contributing to PowerPoint and Excel deliverables and analytical materials that inform key business decision-making

Support a variety of projects by helping to coordinate project materials and meetings to ensure seamless information flow across teams

Drive independent research initiatives to gather market intelligence, competitive analysis, and supporting documentation that advances business objectives

Immerse yourself in professional development opportunities through exclusive access to executive speaker series, specialized training programs, and networking events designed to accelerate your career trajectory

Explore diverse career pathways by working alongside professionals across multiple departments and gaining hands-on experience in various business functions

Build comprehensive industry expertise while developing deep knowledge of TIAA's culture, values, and position within the financial services landscape

Educational Requirements

High School Preferred

Work Experience

No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

2IC

Your Future in Retirement Solutions Starts Here

For more than a century, TIAA has stood alongside educators, researchers, healthcare workers, and professionals in the non-profit sector — helping them build the financial security they deserve. Recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies, we are an organization where your work is both purposeful and rewarding. Our internship program is at the heart of that mission.

Your summer takes place at the intersection of strategy, client impact, and career-defining growth – working directly alongside the teams of professionals shaping how millions of Americans build financial security. Welcome to the TIAA SUNY Co-op within Retirement Solutions, where real projects, real mentorship, and real momentum come together in one transformative 10-week experience.

What Makes This Program Different

You'll be immersed in a curriculum built to accelerate your growth from day one:

Executive Speaker Series — Hear directly from the leader’s driving strategy across TIAA's retirement business

Hands-On Training Modules — Build real, transferable skills in financial services

Cohort-Based Learning — Grow alongside a talented community of peers who will become your professional network for years to come

Dedicated Mentorship — Work side-by-side with experienced professionals invested in your development

Specialized Workshops — Sharpen the technical and strategic skills that set top performers apart

Where You'll Make an Impact

As a participant in the SUNY Co-op in TIAA’s Retirement Solutions organization, you won't just observe the business—you'll help move it forward. Your work will span:

High-Impact Projects – Contribute to initiatives that directly influence client outcomes and business strategy.

Strategic Storytelling – Build compelling PowerPoint and Excel deliverables that inform real decision-making at the highest levels of the business.

Cross-Team Collaboration – Coordinate materials and meetings that keep information flowing seamlessly across teams.

Independent Research – Dig into market intelligence and competitive analysis, sharpening your analytical edge while contributing insights that shape business direction.

Career Exploration – Explore diverse business functions, discovering where your strengths and passions align within our core business.

Your Path Within Retirement Solutions

You'll gain firsthand exposure to what powers TIAA's core Retirement Solutions business, including:

Institutional Relationship Management – Gain insights into the exceptional outcomes we’re providing for plan sponsors, consultants, and participants.

Strategic Sales & Consultant Relations – Learn how our sales teams drive institutional growth with new clients, consulting firms and advisors

Chief Operating Office — See how we design, develop and execute our core recordkeeping business and transformation strategy while operationally delivering plan sponsor client implementation and communications.

Chief Administrative Office - Help shape how the business evolves by translating strategy into action through planning, prioritization, governance, and project delivery.

Rising seniors: Take your experience even further with our Security Industry Essentials (SIE) prep program, culminating in the opportunity to sit for the SIE exam before summer's end—a credential that gives you a running start in financial services.

Why This Internship Matters

The relationships you build, the skills you sharpen, and the impact you make this summer will establish the foundation for your career in Retirement Solutions.  Successful SUNY Co-op participants will earn the opportunity to interview for a full-time position in TIAA's highly competitive Retirement Solutions Rotational Program.

What We're Looking For

Curiosity, drive, entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for client service

Additional Requirements

Current enrolled in a degree-seeking program with expected graduation date betwe