Fall 2026
Pension Finance & Data Integrity Intern
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$19/hr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
- The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in financial systems, data management, or public sector operations.
- Ability to review and interpret data across multiple sources.
- Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA.
- Major(s) Preferred: Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Public Administration, or related field.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
- Student’s transcript must be submitted.
- All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.
- Assist in locating, reviewing, and organizing historical pension records, including legacy reports, payment vouchers, and tax documents.
- Digitize physical and legacy documents and convert them into standardized PDF formats for long-term storage.
- Accurately index participant-specific documents into Oracle UCM using appropriate metadata (e.g., EmplID, name, document type).
- Develop and maintain a centralized index of pension-related documents to support efficient retrieval and audit readiness.
- Support research of participant account activity by reviewing historical records to identify contribution refunds, account balances, and key financial events.
- Analyze legacy pension reports to identify patterns such as when participants drop off reporting cycles or indicators of prior refund activity.
- Assist in converting legacy payroll and contribution data into usable formats and support preparation of interest calculations for Additional Member Contributions (AMC).
- Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance document management, data accessibility, and overall workflow efficiency.
- Development of a Centralized Pension Document Index: Create and maintain a structured, searchable master index of historical pension documents (e.g., 1099-Rs, weekly pension reports, refund records) to significantly improve document retrieval time and support audit readiness.
- Historical Records Digitization and UCM Integration: Lead the digitization and standardized organization of legacy and physical pension records, including proper indexing in Oracle UCM to ensure long-term accessibility and traceability of participant-specific and system-wide documents.
- Legacy Data Conversion and Interest Calculation Support: Assist in transforming legacy payroll and contribution data into usable formats to support accurate calculation of interest on Additional Member Contributions (AMC), including development of templates or tools to streamline and standardize the calculation process.
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $68 billion 2025-2029 Capital Plan funds 2,390 new subway cars.
- Congestion pricing revenues accelerate signal upgrades and accessibility.
- Board approves 435 R211 cars and 44 LIRR locomotives in 2025.
What critics are saying
- $51 billion plan underfunds subway signals, causing delays in 6-12 months.
- Federal freeze withholds $3.5 billion over emissions in 12-18 months.
- TWU lawsuit triggers strike, halting operations in 6-12 months.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA serves 11 million daily passengers across 12 counties.
- MTA manages seven toll bridges and two tunnels daily.
- Janno Lieber leads modernization since January 2022 appointment.
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