MBA Intern - Strategic Finance & Business Operations

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.<br><br>Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.</p></div><h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This is an exciting opportunity to help build the Strategic Finance &amp; Business Operations function at a high growth, pre-IPO company. &nbsp;You will play a critical role partnering cross-functionally as a trusted advisor to various teams to drive business insights, decision-making rigor, and operational excellence, and help Verkada reach the next level of scale and operating sophistication in the process. We seek talented generalists who can engage at the most senior levels while still sweating the details.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive cross-functional projects across Go-to-Market, Product, Supply Chain, Operations, and other functions. (You should expect to tackle 2-3 projects over the course of the internship.)</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This could include:</span></li> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Building business cases for new initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Improving our forecasting capabilities and strategic / financial planning processes</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Defining key metrics and setting up dashboards to improve our business visibility</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Solving complex operational issues</span></li> </ul> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What You Bring</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program graduating in 2027.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work at Verkada HQ&nbsp; (San Mateo, CA) for Summer 2026.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>2-5+ years of top tier professional experience.</strong> You’re coming to us from a Strategic Finance, Business Operations, Private Equity, Investment Banking, or other highly analytical role at a fast growing startup.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>High analytical horsepower paired with strong financial modeling skills.</strong> You can effortlessly translate business concepts to well structured spreadsheet models, and are excited to learn new analytical tools and generate insights through data.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>High attention to detail </strong><strong>and</strong><strong> strong strategic instincts.</strong> You are meticulous in ensuring your and others’ output is precise and error-free, but pair this with a strong sense for 80/20 to know when things “pass the smell test” and what is critical vs. secondary to an answer.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>A growth mindset and comfort with ambiguity.</strong> You are comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment that will require you to create structure out of ambiguity, manage often competing priorities, and pivot quickly when circumstances change.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Excellent communication and partnership skills.</strong> You can effectively engage with a diverse array of stakeholders ranging from sales reps to engineers, and build the credibility, relationships, and buy-in necessary to strike the delicate balance between partnering and constructive challenging that this role requires. Fantastic written and verbal communication skills are a must.</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>A team player with a low “ego to smarts ratio”.</strong> You bring a positive, learn-it-all (not know-it-all) energy to your teams, and are generally known for being great to work with. Life is short… we want to enjoy the time we spend with our colleagues!</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>US Intern Benefits&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At Verkada, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and personal growth of our interns. Our comprehensive benefits and perks are designed to promote a balanced and rewarding internship experience. Highlights include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monthly housing stipend (in addition to hourly wage)</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Roundtrip flights to and from our San Mateo HQ</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Daily lunch, complimentary barista-made drinks, and fully stocked snacks to keep you fueled</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Intern-exclusive events and mixers</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After 90 days of active employment, interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of employee premiums under at least one medical plan and 80% of dependent premiums</span></li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Time off to rest and recharge through personal sick time and volunteer time off to support causes you care about</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Pay Disclosure</strong></span></p> <p><span class="C9DxTc ">At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity</span><span class="C9DxTc ">. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).</span></p></div><div class="title">Estimated Hourly Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$62.50</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$86 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></h3> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.</p> <p><em>Your application will be handled in accordance with our <a href="https://www.verkada.com/privacy/candidate-privacy-policy" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/E_spClO3Ac9pX43h9dXa8/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1719327847319000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10eB41dX5dzNP9yveIJLsf">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.&nbsp;</em></p></div>