Finance Operator Intern

Palantir · New York, NY · Internship · Posted

A World-Changing Company
Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.

Core Responsibilities

  • Support the OCFO and company leaders on strategic initiatives and high-priority projects
  • Research legal, corporate, finance, and business issues and summarize findings for the team
  • Help assess complex or ambiguous questions, identify relevant considerations, and prepare materials to support decisions
  • Coordinate with Finance and other teams, as well as external advisors, to keep projects moving
  • Assist with corporate transactions, governance matters, public-company processes, and other work as priorities require
  • Take on new projects as the company’s needs evolve and contribute wherever support is most valuable
  • Travel when needed and feasible to support business priorities

What We Value

  • Experience in investment banking, corporate environments, consulting, accounting, or other finance related roles, is preferred but not required
  • Strong research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Curiosity about how legal and business considerations intersect
  • Resourcefulness and willingness to take on unfamiliar work in a fast-changing environment
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly, and follow through on complex assignments
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and care when handling sensitive information
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel when needed

What We Require

  • Currently pursuing a J.D. or other relevant legal education, with an expected graduation date after Summer 2027

Life at Palantir
We want every Palantirian to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your longterm growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Paying attention to the needs of our community enables us to optimize our opportunities to grow and helps ensure many pathways to success at Palantir. Promoting health and well-being across all areas of Palantirians’ lives is just one of the ways we’re investing in our community. Learn more at Life at Palantir and note that our offerings may vary by region.
In keeping consistent with Palantir’s values and culture, we believe employees are “better together” and in-person work affords the opportunity for more creative outcomes. Therefore, we encourage employees to work from our offices to foster connectivity and innovation. Many teams do offer hybrid options (WFH a day or two a week), allowing our employees to strike the right trade-off for their personal productivity. Based on business need, there are a few roles that allow for “Remote” work on an exceptional basis. If you are applying for one of these roles, you must work from the state in which you are employed. If the posting is specified as Onsite, you are required to work from an office.
If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application and hiring process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application or hiring process, please reach out and let us know how we can help.
Please note that you will never be asked to submit a payment or share financial information to participate in our interview process. If you suspect that you've been contacted by a scammer, we recommend you cease all communication with the individual and consider reporting them to the relevant authorities, such as the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

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About this role

Palantir is looking for a Finance Operator Intern in New York, NY.

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