2025 Summer Internship Program - Commonwealth Financial Network

Overview

Commonwealth puts a strong emphasis on personal development—and we wholeheartedly believe in providing that support to everyone who walks through our doors. Since 1999, we have been welcoming summer interns into our exceptionally uncommon community and culture. We’re truly committed to providing career-building skills and experiences that set you up for success!

Our internships are placed throughout Commonwealth departments, such as:

• Business Development
• Business Transitions
• Community, Conferences and Events
• Compliance
• Corporate Strategy
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Investment Management and Research
• Legal and Risk
• Marketing
• Money Movement, Operations
• Operations
• Operations Technology and Transformation
• Portfolio Reports and Data Services
• Practice Management
• Strategic Retirement Solutions
• Wealth Management

Please note: Our internships are on-site positions located in our Waltham, Massachusetts, office. When applying, please confirm your availability to work at our Waltham location.

The application deadline for general consideration is Sunday, December 1st. 

No Coffee Fetchers Here!

We’ll bring you on as an intern only if a manager identifies a specific need and commits to overseeing your professional development. You’ll do real work that adds value to the organization, helps you learn and grow, and lays the groundwork for a possible career with Commonwealth once you graduate. We are committed to establishing long-lasting relationships with you and intentionally identifying permanent roles where we can.

Our internship program includes a three-day orientation process, professional development classes, various networking opportunities and invitations to company events, interactions with senior leadership, a group giving-back initiative, and a Shark Tank–style project experience. We like to have fun while we work!

Are You In?

Over the years, our internship program has evolved and become significantly more competitive. We receive hundreds of applications for 15 to 30 summer internships every year. To help us understand your interest in a Commonwealth summer internship, a cover letter is required with your résumé.

We encourage you to note specific departments of interest in your cover letter, but we can’t guarantee an interview or placement in those departments. If you’re hired, we are committed to helping you learn, no matter where you land in the organization. A great workplace—and a rewarding internship or job—is about so much more than the day-to-day tasks.

Due to the high volume of résumés we receive, it is not possible for us to personally respond to every applicant. If we feel you are a good match for one of our internship positions, we will be in touch.

Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity? 

Picture Yourself Here

At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we are building out a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program; we offer incredible health care benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love? 

We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you. 

About Commonwealth

Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Privately held since 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California and a new office opening soon in greater Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure, which has earned us 44 Best Place to Work awards.   

The Fine Print

We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.  

Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.   

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