Recruiting & Business Development Internship

Manhattan, KS

Part Time

Internships

Student (College)

At Keating & Associates, each individual has a unique ability, a unique story, and a unique contribution that is vital to our success. With diverse experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs we are a better company, and we better serve our valued clients. True teamwork is only possible when we embrace that our differences make us better together. By creating an environment where people are welcomed and equipped to do their best, we fully embrace our core values of excellence, abundance mindset, and teamwork.
Learn more about us at https://keatinginc.com/why-keating.

Keating & Associates, Inc

Recruiting and Business Development Intern

Job Summary
The Recruiting & Business Development Intern supports Keating’s recruiting efforts by assisting with advisor research, lead generation activities, CRM updates, and candidate sourcing support. This role helps organize and strengthen the processes behind our recruiting pipeline, including improving tracking systems, maintaining accurate records, and preparing information for outreach, while gaining hands-on exposure to recruiting and business development. The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented student interested in learning more about recruiting and/or the financial services industry and eager to grow in a team-oriented environment.

This position is a part-time, non-exempt paid summer internship, located onsite in Manhattan, KS, and reports to The Advisor Integration Manager
Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:

Work closely with the recruiting team, with a primary focus on supporting the Advisor Transition Consultant, to learn how we find and connect with financial advisor candidates across different platforms.
Help organize and update advisor profiles and information in our CRM system to ensure records are accurate and easy to track.
Assist with gathering background information and preparing simple summaries to support outreach efforts and relationship-building with prospective advisors.
Learn how to use technology, data tools, and AI platforms to support candidate sourcing and improve day-to-day team efficiency.
Support the team in reviewing target markets and competitor branch locations to better understand recruiting opportunities.
Support additional team projects and tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications Include but Are Not Limited To:

Able to reside in Manhattan, KS during the summer.
A student in their junior year of college going into their senior year.
Majoring in Business Field such as Sales, Business Administration, Finance, etc.

Desired Skills Include but Are Not Limited To:

Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
Team-oriented with a willingness to jump in and help
Tech-savvy
Resourceful and proactive in asking questions
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Strong research and organizational skills
Interest in learning and using AI tools
Interest in recruiting, business development, or financial services

Salary Range: $15 per hour

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1. Tell me a little bit about yourself.

2. Where do you see yourself after graduation?

3. What about Financial Planning interests you?

4. What about this internship opportunity most interested you?

5. Tell me about your past work/school experiences? What skills have you developed that you believe would add value to this internship?

6. How would you describe your work style? Are you someone who prefers to stay organized with lists and preparation, or do you thrive in situations where you can adapt on the fly?

7. Would you say you’re more inclined towards client-facing roles, or do you prefer working behind the scenes doing more of the planning and analyzing?

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