EF Global Finance Program

2 weeks ago

Boston, United States EF Education First Full time

EF Global Finance Program
Cambridge, MA
August 2025

About the program

If yo u are looking tomake incredible impactand to jump start an international career in finance - our 24-month rotational finance program could be for you. Tailor-made to give broad exposure to many finance areas and to EF executive staff, the EF Global Finance Program places exceptionally talented individuals in four different roles across several business units across the organization. Most rotations are based in our North American Headquarters in Cambridge, MA with potential rotations abroad.

The Role:

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.

Program Benefits:

  • U.S. and International paid business travel - your first week on the job is in Zurich
  • 1-2 International training summits with peer groups participating in EF rotational management and tech programs
  • Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts
  • Mentorship and support from senior managers and leaders in finance
  • Rotations in accounting, cost controlling, financial planning & analysis, business analytics and more
  • Exposure to business units in language schools, academics, and travel

What we look for:

  • Strong academic results
  • A relevant major and/or internship/professional experience
  • 2023, 2024 or 2025 undergrad or master’s degree graduate with 0-2 years of full-time work experience
  • Exceptional analytical and logical thinking abilities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • Aspirations to pursue an international career in 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 born a 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.

Application Process:

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

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 community and resource groups. You can expect:

  • 4 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,

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