2025 Summer Intern, Cybersecurity

Position Summary

The 10-week, paid internship program is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of various critical aspects of cybersecurity operations. This role offers a comprehensive learning experience and the opportunity to work with advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies. Work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals and enhance your technical skillset and knowledge in a hands-on, dynamic environment.

This role is based in New York, NY.

Application Process

For full consideration in the process, we ask that you submit your application by November 17, 2024. 

Primary Responsibilities

·         Monitor endpoints and email systems to detect potential security threats

·         Identify, analyze, and investigate security alerts

·         Assist in the response to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts

·         Participate in the identification and management of system vulnerabilities to enhance our security posture

Qualifications

·         Current students enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduating between Winter 2025 – Summer 2026

·         Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related field

·         Knowledge of security frameworks, standards and best practices preferred

·         Demonstrated track record of academic success and/or professional pursuits

·         High degree of personal and professional maturity

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Strong organizational and prioritization skills

·         Intellectual curiosity and confidence to take initiative

·         Exceptional work ethic and a deep sense of accountability

·         Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

·         Interest in wealth management

About Focus Financial Partners

As a fast-growing company in the wealth management industry, Focus is the leading partnership of independent fiduciary wealth management firms in the country. Focus acquires and owns growth-oriented and client-centric wealth management firms, challenging the traditional broker/dealer and banking models.

Focus has a highly differentiated and successful business model. Since its inception in January 2006, it has completed over 290 M&A transactions and large-scale wirehouse lift-outs, making it the largest investor in the Registered Investment Advisor (“RIA”) space. Partner Firms get access not only to capital for growth but also to resources that assist in succession planning, talent management, marketing, pricing, compliance, operations, technology, vendor management and, most importantly, acquisitions of other RIAs.

Focus’s robust business model has resulted in phenomenal growth in the last 15+ years, and today they have over 85 Partner Firms. Its profitability, capital structure and resources allow it to sustain and expand a leadership position in the industry.

The base pay for this role is $20/hour.