Intern 2027 - Business Development

Business Development Associate Internship: Summer 2027

Our Business Development & Sales teams are seeking Summer 2027 interns. These positions would like the ideal candidates to be local to the San Diego, Austin, or Carolina's office, functioning off a hybrid schedule at the intern and managers discretion. (2-3 days in the office)

Business Development at LPL Financial is the initial point of contact between LPL & the Financial Advisors. BD interns help build the bridge with advisors seeking greater control over their professional and personal life & our recruitment team. The intern is responsible for driving lead flow into our recruitment teams in order to increase sales. If you are passionate about sales, prospecting & seeing every day how your work can impact on the great goal then this internship role would be a great way to develop your career!

What are we looking for?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Interest in the Sales/ Business Development industry
• Offer is contingent upon successful background screening and agreement to be local to the Fort Mill/Charlotte, Austin, or San Diego offices - Selected candidates will operate out of the office working on a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office)

Core Competencies:

Organization and strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Salesforce (CRM)

Goal-oriented mindset with an eagerness to learn.

Summer 2027 Internship Schedule:

• Full - time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2027; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week during business operating hours.
• Internship dates: 6/1/2027 8/6/2027

PLEASE NOTE: This role follows a priority application approach. Candidates who apply by this date will receive priority consideration, and we anticipate that most hiring decisions will be made following the priority application date. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Priority Application Date: September 21 at 11:59 PM PST

Disclaimer for international students:

• At this time, for our early career program positions, we're unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. For other positions, within LPL it will depend on the specific position.
• You will be responsible for obtaining and providing to LPL the required I-9 documentation as part of our onboarding process.
• Positions offered are for full-time work at 40 hours per week.
• Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your eligibility with your school ability prior to applying.

Hourly Rate:

$25.00

The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant's skill, experience, and work location.