Tax Intern - Summer 2027 at Assured Guaranty (New York, NY)
Assured Guaranty· New York, NY·
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Position Summary
The Finance team at Assured Guaranty is seeking a summer intern to join for a 10 week assignment. This position will assist with tax return preparation as well as financial statement disclosures.
Primary Responsibilities
The Intern will assist with the following tasks:
- Assist with the preparation of GAAP and insurance statutory (SSAP #10) income tax provisions and supporting documentation
- Assist with the preparation of federal and state income tax returns and related work papers including M-1/M-3 tax adjustment schedules for insurance and non-insurance companies
- Assist in preparing state premium and municipal tax returns
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly federal and state estimated tax payment calculations along with extensions and related filings
Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- A highly motivated self-starter and successful in a team-oriented setting
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- While any discipline will be considered, candidates studying finance or, accounting will be prioritized
The salary for the position is expected to be from $30 per hour to $32 per hour. The actual salary will depend on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience and credentials, salary expectations of applicable candidates, and other applicable market conditions. This position provides a weekly all-firm catered breakfast and lunch (Tuesday and Wednesday) as well as intern-specific meals and events.
Note: Housing stipend may be available for interns who will be residing outside of the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) for the duration of the summer internship program (June 8 – July 30).
Why work at Assured Guaranty
- Culture: Collegial and collaborative environment with analytical challenges similar to an investment bank but within a conservative credit culture focused on risk management.
- Work policy: Primarily in-office; most of ~360 employees work in midtown New York, with additional offices in San Francisco, Asheville, London, Paris, Sydney, Singapore, and Bermuda.
- Compensation and benefits: Competitive packages including life and health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement savings with company match, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, paid family leave, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, fertility and family planning resources, child/elder/pet care assistance, health/fitness benefits, and charitable gift matching.
- Professional development: Formal and informal training, mentoring program (one-to-one and group circles), leadership and communication skills development, tuition reimbursement.
- Inclusion and engagement: Five Employee Resource Groups (African Heritage, Asian and Pacific Islander, Women, Working Parents, Young Professionals); employee-led Belonging and Culture Committee and Corporate Philanthropy Committee.
- Equal opportunity: Strong ethical standards and commitment to diversity and inclusion.