2027 Corporate Summer Intern Program

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a leading wealth management firm with a nearly 200-year history of helping individuals, families, businesses, and institutions pursue their financial goals. Our mission is to empower lives through financial advice, providing personalized guidance and comprehensive capabilities to help clients navigate their financial lives with confidence.

Janney's Corporate Internship Program is a 10-week, paid summer internship for rising college seniors, running from June 7 to August 13, 2027, in our Philadelphia, PA office.

Dates

June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Location

Philadelphia, PA; hybrid or in-office, 3-5 days per week

Who it’s for

Undergraduates entering senior year, graduating in Spring 2028

Application Deadline

November 27, 2026

How to apply

Apply by November 27, 2026. A cover letter is required.

In your cover letter, name one to three departments from the list below where you'd like to intern.

Departments

Nine departments are hosting interns in 2027. Each description below covers what you'll work on and who you'll work with.

Accounting:

Support the monthly financial close and help keep it on schedule:

Prepare journal entries and reconcile ledger accounts in line with US GAAP.

Track close tasks to completion and escalate issues that need resolution.

Own assigned areas independently in a deadline-driven setting.

Build fluency in the firm's financial systems and learn the full business process behind your work.

Contribute to department and cross-functional projects and process improvements.

Enterprise Data - Data Governance

The Data Governance Intern will support Janney's Enterprise Data team in establishing and strengthening data governance practices, with a focus on data quality, metadata management, and data documentation. Working alongside the Data Governance & Management team, the intern will gain hands-on experience in how a financial services organization manages data as a strategic asset, ensuring it is accurate, consistent, well-defined, and trusted across the enterprise.

The intern will assist with profiling and assessing data quality, documenting business definitions and metadata, identifying data inconsistencies, and supporting the development of data quality rules and controls.

Activities may include:

Maintaining the enterprise data catalog (Alation)

Documenting critical data elements, supporting data lineage efforts, and working with business stakeholders and data stewards to investigate and resolve data issues.

The intern will contribute to foundational data governance initiatives supporting Janney's broader data modernization program.

Enterprise Data - Data Analyst

The Data Analyst Intern will support Janney's Enterprise Data team in delivering data and analytics solutions aligned with business priorities. Working alongside experienced Data Analysts, Data Architects, and business stakeholders, the intern will gain exposure to the full data solution lifecycle, including business requirements, data analysis, data modeling, testing, and reporting. The role offers hands-on experience supporting enterprise-wide initiatives within a financial services organization undergoing significant data transformation.

Assist with gathering and documenting business requirements, analyzing data from multiple sources, identifying data relationships and business rules, and supporting data validation and testing.

Assignments may include supporting the cloud data transformation, master data management, reporting modernization, and other business-driven projects.

The intern may also develop SQL queries, assist with Power BI reporting, document data mappings, and collaborate with business and technology teams to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Enterprise Data - Databricks Data Engineering

The Databricks Data Engineering Intern will support Janney's Enterprise Data team in building and modernizing its enterprise data platform using Azure and Databricks. Working alongside Data Engineers and Data Architects, the intern will gain practical experience in cloud data engineering, data integration, and modern data architecture. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to Janney's strategic transformation from legacy data warehouse technologies to a scalable, cloud-based data ecosystem.

The intern will assist with:

Developing and testing data ingestion pipelines, data transformations, and data processing workflows using Azure Databricks, SQL, and Python/PySpark.

Supporting the implementation of a medallion data architecture, migrating data from legacy systems, implementing data quality checks, and documenting technical designs and data flows.

The intern will also participate in code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities while gaining exposure to engineering standards, automation, and cloud platform operations.

Human Resources – Benefits and Total Rewards:

Contribute to the Benefits department by learning and understanding Janney’s full suite of benefits:

Ability to field employee in-bound questions on benefits and workflows.

Assist in creating and maintaining employee records in Dayforce HCMS.

Support with onboarding documentation and conduct follow-ups to meet deadlines.

Support key projects integral to the Benefits/Total Rewards function.

Partner with Benefits team members on cross-functional projects, including data audits and invoice tracking.

Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvements.

Information Technology - Software Engineer (AI Focus):

Build and support web applications while exploring how AI can improve software development and business workflows:

Contribute to real projects on a .NET, React, and SQL stack, with exposure to PostgreSQL and Docker.

Help evaluate and prototype AI-assisted solutions.

Work alongside experienced developers, with mentorship and structured goals.

Present a final project at the end of the summer.

Information Technology - Information Security:

Support the team that protects the firm's systems, networks, applications, and client data:

Assist with cybersecurity operations, information risk management, security compliance, and technology risk work.

Learn industry-standard security practices and the regulatory expectations for financial services.

Get hands-on with the tools used to identify, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risk.

Insured Solutions and Investment Company Solutions:

Working closely with Insured Solutions and Investment Company Solutions team, the intern will handle a wide variety of assignments and help solve client-related issues through collaboration and projects relating to investment, insurance and lending production and proposals:

Tracking the production of those advisors who have earned their CLTC designation over the past three years 

Tracking the production of those advisors who have participated in the various cohorts the team runs 

Run branch/advisor reports before branch visits 

Identify dealer agreements we have in our records and update with a consistent naming convention. 

Contact fund families to get the most current version of dealer agreement, if not readily accessible 

Record agreements in a searchable database and add to a shared network drive for efficient access and retrieval. 

Janney Capital Management:

Gain hands-on experience in fixed income portfolio management.

Support the investment process, including analytics, research, and trade execution.

Work closely with the team that makes day-to-day investment decisions for Janney clients.

Interact with senior investment professionals and with trading counterparties outside the firm.

Operations:

Learn and perform a range of operational functions that support Janney clients. Working with Operations managers and associates, you'll take on varied assignments and help resolve client issues alongside colleagues in Operations and our branches:

Providing service to internal Ops teams, other business units within the firm, including branch offices as needed

Updating client information

Participating in assigned projects as needed.

Reviewing and contributing to new hire procedure materials

Engaging with vital systems to leverage firm and/or client data related to processes.

Private Client Group (PCG) Trading:

Work with all of the PCG trading desks: Taxable and Municipal Fixed Income, Exchange Traded Products, and Advisory Trading.

Learn the investments and trading strategies our traders use to serve retail clients.

Work with partner areas such as Operations and Compliance that keep the desks running.

Day-to-day work may include ad hoc reports, projects, and one-on-one interaction.

What you are good at: 

We want curious, motivated students who communicate well, stay organized under deadlines, and are interested in a career in wealth management.

Communication: Outstanding written, verbal, and empathetic communication skills.

Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Customer Service: Able to anticipate and meet customer needs and have a proven ability to develop rapport with external clients and internal customers. 

Prioritization & Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Curiosity: Wants to expand their baseline wealth management understanding.

Building Relationships: Connecting with others in a way that fosters trust and creates collaborative relationships 

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What you have: 

A high level of initiative and motivation 

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills 

Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a project or deadline-driven environment 

Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels 

A strong desire to learn to and quickly grasp concepts and information to apply to work assignments 

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining a strong sense of urgency 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

Demonstrated leadership and/or participation in extracurricular activities 

Desire for a career in the wealth management Industry 

Program Eligibility:

Be enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Be a rising senior, graduating in Spring 2028.

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Be available to work full-time (37.5 hours per week) for the full 10 weeks.

Live within commuting distance of the Philadelphia, PA office.

Be available to work a hybrid or in-office schedule, 3–5 days per week, in the Philadelphia office.

Recruitment Timeline

Application deadline is November 27, 2026

Why work for us?

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.

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