Strategy & Operations MBA Intern

Strategy & Operations MBA Summer Intern, OceanX 

About OceanX:  

OceanX is a mission to support scientists to explore the ocean and to bring it back to the world through captivating media. Uniting leading media, science, and philanthropy partners, OceanX utilizes next-gen technology, fearless science, compelling storytelling, and immersive experiences to educate, inspire, and connect the world with the ocean and build a global community deeply engaged with understanding, enjoying, and protecting our oceans. OceanX is an initiative of Dalio Philanthropies, which furthers the diverse philanthropic interests of Dalio family members. For more information, visit www.oceanx.org and follow OceanX on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn. 

Position Summary:  

Position Location: 

New York City 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• ​​Help drive projects focused on operational efficiency and effectiveness including developing the project plans, budgets and reporting out on progress  

• ​Help with summer projects and project sponsors/owners communicating key decisions, status updates, highlighting key risks and problems, and escalating effectively 

• ​Create and drive enterprise and business unit dashboards, data analytics and ad-hoc reporting 

• ​Build financial reports and models to support strategic financial decisions 

• ​Support ad hoc financial analyses and financial systems and tooling as needed​ 

Qualifications: 

​​Professional Experience:​ 

• Actively enrolled in MBA program
• 2+ years of FP&A, investment banking, corporate finance, management consulting, or similar function 
• ​Experience in reporting & analytics processes  
• Advanced excel skills and modeling experience​
• Strong project management capabilities 
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential financial data 
• Experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Notion, Monday.com and/or similar platforms is a plus 

Personal Attributes: 

• Determined, resourceful and practical.  An independent, self-starter, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and strong work ethic 
• Agility, with a track record of getting things done 
• Strong project management capabilities 
• Organized, reliable, and meticulous 
• Ability to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial, rapidly evolving environment, with significant ambiguity 
• Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Maintains high standards  
• Highly collaborative 
• General curiosity and passion for the Ocean 

 

Compensation: 

Compensation for the role consists of a $35/hour wage. This position is not eligible for health or financial benefits packages.  

Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

OceanX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All correspondence will remain confidential.