Strategy -Intern II

JR102243 -Intern II- Strategy

Vertex Inc: 2026 Summer MBA / Graduate Internship Program

Join a Leader in Tax Technology and Global SaaS Innovation

Vertex is redefining how businesses transact, comply, and grow worldwide. Our SaaS technology underpins the financial operations of leading global enterprises, powering trust in every transaction. As part of our Chief Strategy Office, you’ll help chart the strategic direction of a company operating at the intersection of tax technology, data, and innovation—a mission-critical layer in the modern digital economy.

What You’ll Do:

As an MBA / Graduate Strategy Intern, you’ll operate as a key member of Vertex’s Strategy & Innovation team, working directly with senior executives to drive initiatives that shape enterprise strategy, market positioning, and business growth.

You’ll own distinct workstreams, synthesize insights, and deliver actionable recommendations to the Chief Strategy Officer, CEO, and other business leaders.

You will contribute to high-impact, cross-functional projects that typically include:

• Strategy Development: Lead strategic analyses and develop recommendations to inform long-term corporate priorities, growth initiatives, and business model evolution.
• Cross-functional Innovation: Build business cases for next-generation product, pricing, and go-to-market initiatives in partnership with Product Management, Marketing, and Finance.
• Market Analysis: Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, automation, blockchain) and competitive trends to identify inflection points and new market opportunities.
• C-suite and Board-level Communication: Develop board-level presentations and executive briefings that translate complex insights into clear, compelling narratives that drive decision-making.

What’s in It for You?

Beyond meaningful work, our 2026 Internship Program offers a host of career opportunities, including:

• Executive Visibility: Collaborate directly with the Chief Strategy Officer and present findings to senior executives across Product, Finance, and Go-To-Market.
• Strategic Impact: Lead workstreams with measurable business outcomes, not academic exercises.
• Networking & Collaboration: Build trusted relationships across business units, from Engineering to Corporate Development.
• Leadership Pipeline: Exceptional interns may be considered for full-time roles in Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, or Product Strategy following graduation.
• Professional Development: Participate in career planning sessions, skill-building workshops, and a speaker series featuring industry leaders

Internship Details:

• Program Dates:
  • Option 1: May 26 – August 14, 2026
  • Option 2: June 8 – August 28, 2026
• Location: East Coast preferred, with regular in-person collaboration days.

Who You Are:

• Education: Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Business (MBA), Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Public Policy, or a related field at a leading university.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of prior experience in management consulting or corporate strategy preferred.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to build executive-ready presentations and influence decisions through storytelling.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong financial modeling and market analysis skills.
• Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to navigate cross-functional teams and drive alignment in fast-paced environments.

Other Qualifications

The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.

• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.

• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.

• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.

• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.

In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.

Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs.

*In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements.