2026 US Professional Search - Financial Services Internship - Hybrid in MN

Description du poste:

Requisition ID

25685

Country

United States of America

Location type

Hybrid

State / Province

Minnesota

City

Minneapolis

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That's why the world's most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered In Los Angeles, Our Over 9,000 Colleagues Globally Serve Clients In More Than 50 Countries. We Offer Five Core Capabilities That Span The Full Talent Lifecycle:

* Organizational Strategy
* Assessment and Succession
* Talent Acquisition
* Leadership Development
* Rewards and Benefits

Job Description

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It's about exceeding your potential.

Our global summer vacation internship program will run from June 8 - August 14, 2026, and is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a significant advantage in their professional journeys. This invaluable learning experience could serve as your fast track to a rewarding, long-term career at Korn Ferry.

As an intern, you will be integrated into the team and work on real projects alongside Korn Ferry consultants and industry leaders. Your assignments may encompass a variety of tasks such as market mapping, crafting client presentations, data analysis, or even attending client meetings. These professional experiences will significantly enhance your curriculum vitae.

Throughout your internship, Korn Ferry will provide extensive support and guidance, as well as practical training and development. This program is designed to equip you with the business acumen and interpersonal skills necessary for success in the workplace, while also providing an opportunity to build your professional network.

Your tenure at Korn Ferry will facilitate the discovery of your professional strengths and interests, potentially guiding your future career path. After completing their internship and their studies, many of our interns transition into graduate roles, and we look forward to seeing them develop as their careers evolve with us.

This is a hybrid Internship program and there will be an expectation for all Interns to be able to get to the Minneapolis office at least three days per week.

If you do well, you may be offered a graduate role for 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Talent Acquisition solutions consist of Executive Search, Professional Search, Interim Search and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO).

Th Research Analyst (RA) role will work in the Executive Search area where we identify and attract the right senior leaders, C-Suite and board members to make a difference in organizations and help them achieve their business goals faster. We are a multicultural, diverse, and collaborative company and operate in a fast-growth and very dynamic business environment. You will be working on local, regional, and occasionally global projects. You will work with colleagues that are aligned, as you are, in a specific Market and/or Center of Expertise.

* Providing engagement research support to the client and the team
* Preparing company overviews for account teams
* Researching companies and developing target lists
* Identifying potential candidates from a variety of online and proprietary tools
* Capture and maintain accurate market, client, and candidate information in the company's systems to facilitate the search process.
* Manage the research and market intelligence data of the search process to always ensure the highest quality execution of client engagement.

Additional Responsibilities For a Research Analyst May Include:

* Searcher Data Quality Management and Entry: Consistently inputting and updating highly confidential candidate records in our proprietary Client Resource Management (CRM).
* Business Development Support: Participating in deck preparation and design in collaboration with the Partner who has determined the search and business development strategy.
* Candidate ID: Providing research in support of candidate identification and business development activities of the practice. Develops appropriate candidate "target" lists for Senior Associates wide range of online information resources.
* Internal/External Call Participation: Attending and/or listening in on kick-off meetings, suggesting possible targets, and attending client briefings/meetings when possible; Attending or listening in on all applicable sector and practice meetings/calls.
* Focus on Client and Candidate Service: Developing a full understanding of the search and the research needs of internal clients; Developing confidence and trust of both internal and external clients.
* Market Intelligence: Teaming up on "proprietary" market intelligence projects in a Research Analyst sector and/or COE industry concentration; Proactively identifying and tracking organizational, industry, and/or functional trends and reporting findings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

* Ability to successfully manage academics with extracurricular activities
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex problems, synthesize data, and develop actionable insights
* Data visualization, interpretation, and storytelling capability
* Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills including MS Copilot
* Strong aptitude for learning new technology and analytics tools. Experience working with CRM's or ATS-like systems is a plus.
* Exceptional communication skills - clear writing and articulate verbal communications

EDUCATION

* Students who are tracking towards a 3.2 GPA or above and who are graduating in the Spring of 2027 are eligible to apply to our internship program.

Estimated hourly rate

20.00 USD - 25.00

Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Korn Ferry Benefits

The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.

Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.

Korn Ferry Benefits

Korn Ferry offers employee benefits that currently include an Extended Health and Dental program, and online Digital Medical, Mental Health and Pediatric support programs.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Check Disclaimer

The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications