Eva Burgener '27 (Finance) Summer Analyst

Eva Burgener '27 (Finance) was a Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Scottsdale, AZ

Eva was able to live at home, but J.P. Morgan provided a stipend and offered to connect roommates. 

What was the process for getting this internship, job, or summer experience?

My process for getting this internship started more than a year in advance of the role. I reached out to as many employees and mentors as possible through cold outreach, as well as by connecting with Eller students. After applying, I completed a HireVue, which was a virtual interview with preset questions. A few weeks later, I received an invitation to the Superday, which consisted of three rounds of interviews with executives conducted over Zoom. As I prepared for the interviews, I read articles about current market events and the company to be as prepared as possible. I also completed mock interviews with my career coach and other Eller students.

Tell us about your internship. 

A typical day at my internship started with getting in early and checking my email. I would then set up for our office’s morning meeting. Everyone met in the conference room and listened to the company headquarters speak about current events and different products. Our team would discuss anything relevant before starting the day. I would usually have a coffee chat to get to know someone new and learn more about their role. Each intern was paired with three analysts and worked on different assignments for bankers, such as client reviews, financial entries, prospecting, and building portfolios. I would also complete internship projects that involved using AI to build tools that could help increase efficiency. Each day varied depending on what I was working on. I made sure to ask questions about each assignment and conduct my own research so I could bring my own perspective to the work.

Do you have any advice for other students with an interest in this internship?

My biggest advice to other students interested in this position is to embrace humility and curiosity. Employers know that you are a college student who is still learning. They can teach you the technical skills you need, but they can’t teach coachability or work ethic. Through talking with executives, I learned how much they value someone who is willing to admit when they don’t know something. Asking questions is the best way to get the most out of your experience and better understand what you are working on. At the end of the day, companies want to hire people they enjoy working with, and they will value someone who brings a positive attitude over someone who tries to make it seem like they have all the answers. As cliché as it sounds, being yourself is the best way to succeed.