MBA Finance Leadership Development Program Intern

Cigna Healthcare

$104K — $108K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing an MBA with a finance emphasis preferred.
  • At least 1 year of relevant professional experience; internships or academic projects accepted.
  • Experience with AI tools, analytics platforms, and data-driven technology from coursework or work experience.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with financial data.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to present insights confidently.
  • Interest in a finance career within the health care industry and growth through a leadership development program.

Responsibilities

  • Own a 10-week project aligned with finance priorities and business needs.
  • Analyze financial data and trends to provide practical insights and recommendations.
  • Utilize AI tools and technology for research and modeling purposes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial planning, strategy, and other corporate areas.
  • Prepare and present a polished summary of project findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Develop knowledge of the health care ecosystem and finance's role in enterprise performance.
  • Seek feedback and adopt a collaborative approach for personal and business development.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with three in-office days and two remote.
  • Housing provided during the summer internship.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
• Own a 10-week project aligned to finance priorities, growth strategies, and current business needs.
• Analyze financial data, business trends, and operational drivers to generate practical insights and recommendations.
• Use AI-enabled tools, analytics, and technology responsibly to support research, modeling, productivity, and insight development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams in areas such as corporate strategy and development, financial planning and analysis, health care pricing, treasury/capital management, accounting/audit, and underwriting.
• Prepare a clear, polished presentation that summarizes project approach, findings, business impact, and recommended next steps for internal stakeholders and leaders.
• Build knowledge of the health care ecosystem, customer segments, distribution channels, and the role Finance plays in enabling enterprise performance.
• Seek feedback, learn quickly, and bring a collaborative, growth-minded approach to work that supports both personal development and business outcomes.

Required Qualifications
• Currently pursuing an MBA, finance emphasis preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience required; relevant academic, internship, project, or work experience will be considered.
• Experience using AI tools, analytics platforms, automation, or data-driven technology through coursework, projects, internships, or professional work.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with financial information and identify meaningful insights.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to organize information and present recommendations with confidence.
• Interest in pursuing a finance career in the health care industry and continued growth through a leadership development program.

Preferred Qualifications
• Coursework or experience in financial modeling, corporate finance, accounting, valuation, forecasting, analytics, or strategy.
• Experience working on team-based projects, case competitions, consulting projects, research, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Exposure to health care, insurance, public health, data analytics, or regulated business environments.
• Curiosity for emerging technologies, including generative AI, and a thoughtful approach to using them accurately, ethically, and responsibly.

Additional Information

Location: Interns are expected to work a hybrid schedule, spending three days per week in our Bloomfield, CT office and two days working remotely.

Compensation: Interns are paid $50-$52 per hour, based on experience. Housing is provided throughout the summer internship.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis and must not require employment sponsorship now or in the future.

LDP Intern Schedule: This is a full-time summer internship (40 hours per week) running from May 24 through July 30th, 2027.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

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