Private Wealth and Asset Management Infrastructure Internship

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

2024 Private Wealth and Asset Management Infrastructure Internship

Solving complex issues in the financial industry requires a team of remarkable individuals who dream big and achieve goals with teamwork, integrity, and excellence. We hire bright self-starters, provide them the tools to succeed, and give them the freedom to excel.

Start your career at Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) and learn firsthand about our services, culture, and the financial services industry – while growing personally and professionally. We value our internship programs as they help us identify our future hires and leaders.

An internship with our Wealth and Asset Management Infrastructure teams provides insight to what sets us apart from others in the industry. We have a mission to create repeatable and scalable processes and infrastructure to serve and drive the Wealth and Asset Management businesses. Our guiding principles are to implement operational strategy with appropriate and meaningful controls and separation of duties in order to ensure best practices. 

Main areas of focus include

• Automating and systemizing processes across the business to improve operational performance and drive efficiency and cost reduction across each of the functions of the business
• Servicing current client monthly, quarterly, yearly and ad hoc reporting needs by partnering with technology, accounting / finance, and trading to deliver high-quality, on-time, and accurate reports
• Onboarding new clients and processing those clients through a series of operational and risk checklists to ensure accurate onboarding and compliance controls
• Performing moderately complex Middle Office specialized operational activities including securities and cash processing, trade support, account set up and maintenance, portfolio accounting, billing and cash management.
• Work with the business line to resolve inquiries and provide client service support.
• Work with large datasets and apply data-driven insights
• Participate in strategic initiatives to drive enhanced integration of platforms and workflow between Marketing, Client Reporting/Servicing and Sales

What can you expect from an Internship with BBH?

• 10 week program where you will be fully immersed in current business needs
• Ongoing training and guidance that enable you to make an impact
• Formal orientation
• Feedback throughout the program to support your development and help you succeed.
• Organized social and volunteer events

What can you expect from an Internship with BBH’s Wealth and Asset Management Infrastructure group?

• Analyzing existing processes and workflows (both automated and manual) to identify potential process improvements and areas of enhancements
• Supporting client onboarding, which may include opening new accounts, processing client requests, populating contracts preparation
• Coordinating with the Private Wealth and Asset Management Relationship Teams on outstanding client issues
• Supporting the Know Your Client (KYC) and other Anti Money Laundering (AML) processes
• Supporting the gathering of information on all assets received, as well as monitoring daily reports
• Participating in projects involving data integrity, clean up, and process improvements

What BBH’s Wealth and Asset Management Infrastructure group looks for in an intern:

• Currently a junior in college, entering senior year in Fall of 2024
• Strong academic achievement as evidenced through a GPA of 3.3 or higher; a concentration in operational management, business analytics, or computer science preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling data
• Demonstrated risk awareness
• Ability to analyze business processes to identify patterns, trends and opportunities for improvement
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills through academic and extracurricular activities
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
• Outstanding client service skills
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated passion for teamwork and success
• PC proficiency, specifically in MS Office with strong proficiency in excel

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Salary Range

$25/hour

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.