NIBA has established a Conference Internship Program for the purpose of assisting college students nearing graduation in their effort to secure a summer internship, permanent employment, and/or to potentially secure a sponsor for licensing programs. The Internship Program is structured around NIBA's 4 quarterly conferences. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be introduced to and network with the principals and management of NIBA Member Firms, Associate Member Firms and the CEO's of many of America's finest emerging growth companies. There are 2 Internship positions available at each NIBA Conference.
The program is available to the following majors:
Accounting
Business
Corporate
Finance
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Investments
International Business
Real Estate
If you are interested in applying for internship please email the following information to Emily Foshee at emily@nibanet.org.
Name, address, phone number and email.
Current grade point average
Please include a one-page cover letter in which you summarize your background, activities and career plans, indicate if there is any particular type of company/organization for which you would like to work and why you want to be considered for this program.
Attach a copy of your resume if applicable
If you are chosen for NIBA's Internship Program you will be expected to sign a code of conduct and meet the following requirements.
The following items are expected of interns at each conference:
You will be responsible for paying for your own airfare and transportation to NIBA Conferences.
Assist NIBA Staff with the Wednesday afternoon conference set-up.
Assist the NIBA Staff with conference registration desk assistance as needed on both Thursday morning and Friday morning, etc.
Assist the NIBA Staff with Friday afternoon Conference break-down.
There will also be various errands; copying, unpacking, etc.
In turn, NIBA will provide:
Hotel lodging at the Conferences for interns in shared rooms.
NIBA will waive any Conference registration fees.
All meals will be provided (breakfast, lunch and breaks on both Thursday and Friday).
Access to the Wednesday evening and Thursday evening cocktail parties.
When you are not assisting the NIBA Staff you will be expected to attend the conference and introduce yourselves to our members (broker/dealers) as well as associate members (various capital market service providers, etc) as well as the management of the presenting companies.
Testamonials
"Thank you so much for once again allowing me to attend the NIBA Conference in Hollywood, Florida. The NIBA Conferences are such a valuable experience that will truly impact my career path and direction in life. By being a senior intern with NIBA, I have gained a much better understanding of the role that these regional and independent brokerages, investment banking firms, and related capital market service providers play in the financial industry. I have also learned a lot by attending the presenting company breakout sessions. The best part is the networking involved with top industry professionals that you can learn so much from and possibly even get a job offer with. There is no substitute for the experience and opportunity provided through an internship with NIBA."
Sean Chreky, Investment Advisor, employed by National Securities
Graduated May 2007 from the University of Florida with a Master of Science in Finance - GPA: 3.56
Graduated April 2006 from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cum Laude,GPA: 3.53. Including a double major in Finance and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
For more information please email Emily Foshee at emily@nibanet.org.