EF Global Finance Program

Cambridge, MA

August 2024

*Due to the competitive nature of this program, please include a thoughtful cover letter for consideration.

About the program

If you are looking tomake incredible impactand to jump start an international career - this program could be for you.Tailor-made to give broad exposure to many finance areas and to EF executive staff, this 24-month program placesexceptionally talented individuals in four different roles across several business units in our Cambridge, MA office.

The foundation to a finance career:

Be prepared for a steep learning curve. In the beginning, you will work with core areas of finance. Next, you will assume more hands-on and challenging tasks. Being exposed to different business units will enhance your learning, give you deeper responsibilities, and develop a wide range of skills for a future leadership position.As a member of the selective group of the Global Finance Program, you will also be invited to international summits and training sessions as part of your professional development and build a close network of EF professionals across the world.

Working in finance at EF gives you the opportunity to take on a variety of different leadership positions and enables you to have an immediate impact. As a private company, EF wants the finance staff to be very close to the business. After successfully completing the Global Finance Program, you will be placed in a challenging position in our organization. There are no pre-determined career paths, and each person sets their own goals. EF’s global footprint, entrepreneurial culture, and strong business growth create unparalleled career paths for young professionals with the right ambitions.

The Requirements:

• Strong academic results
• Exceptional analytical and logical thinking abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Aspirations to pursue an international career in finance
• A relevant major and/or relevant internship/professional experience involving finance
• Fluency in English, fluency in one additional language is a plus

Who you are:

• Your entrepreneurial spirit drives you to treat every endeavor as though it were your own business
• You are results-driven and hands-on. You believe nothing is impossible-if you have the right attitude
• You are a born leader, and you bring out the best in people around you
• You exude professionalism and are excited to work with stakeholders at all levels
• You have an innovative approach to problem solving
• You thrive under pressure, and enjoy fast-paced multicultural work environments

Important note: Please submit your resume and cover letter online. As we screen applications continuously, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The application process includes video interviews, an online numerical reasoning test as well as an in-person final interview in our Cambridge, MA office.

Why you’ll love working here:

Work in our North American headquarters where you’ll enjoy comprehensive professional development, frequent social programming and employee-run EFfinity groups, community groups, and clubs. You can expect:

• Paid international travel
• Eligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: our pilot hybrid work model with up to two days of work-from-home flexibility work per week, after your initial onboarding
• Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts
• Four weeks paid vacation your first year and nine paid holidays
• 25% company match on your 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
• Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement
• EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more
• Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Discounts at local venues and businesses

About EF Education First:

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has school and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://ef.com

At EF Education First, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, EF has helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.