CSX is a transportation company seeking interns to gain practical experience in corporate finance. The Finance Intern will complete finance projects, develop financial models and forecasts, analyze business performance using data analytics and AI-enabled tools, and present findings and recommendations to senior and executive leadership.
Responsibilities
Contribute to projects that support major business initiatives and influence company decision-making
Developing and utilizing financial models to quantify benefits and drive sound, fact-based economic decisions
Providing analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and financial valuations
Guiding the development of short- and long-term forecasts, plans, and strategies
Leveraging data analytics, automation, business intelligence, and AI-enabled tools to analyze business performance and support decision-making
Cultivating relationships with internal business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects and understand economic tradeoffs to help make real-time business decisions
Consulting and communicating analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments
Presenting project findings, recommendations, and key insights to executive leadership at the conclusion of the internship program
Qualification
Required
Be a rising senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in list majors. Preferred majors and areas of study: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related major field of study from an accredited institution
Be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program
Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Must be 18 years of age
Graduate students actively pursuing a master's degree in a relevant field
Academic distinction with financial or quantitative interest/talent
Proven leadership ability and initiative
Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to a senior level audience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4-point scale)
Previous internship, co-op, part-time, or relevant work experience
Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or campus involvement
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Eligible interns may receive complimentary housing for the duration of the program.
10-week summer internship program: May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027.
Professional development opportunities, including executive networking events, lunch & learn sessions, local site visits, community service activities, cross-functional exposure, and networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections across CSX.
High-performing interns may also be considered for future full-time opportunities with CSX upon graduation.
CSX is a transportation company focused on rail transportation and real estate and among other industries.
