Corporate Strategy Intern at SquareTrade

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Thinking, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Modeling, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Executive Presentation, M&A Evaluation, Project Management, Relationship Building, Data Synthesis

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Company Description SquareTrade, Inc. d/b/a Allstate Protection Plans (“SquareTrade”) is one of the fastest-growing companies in its industry. We’re transforming a $30B market through service innovation and an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. Our partners include some of the world’s most recognized retailers and carriers—Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, and The Home Depot, to name a few. We consistently earn industry awards, have tens of thousands of 5-star reviews, and we’re just getting started. As part of the Allstate family, SquareTrade has headquarters in the Bay Area and London, and we’re expanding rapidly across Europe and Asia Pacific, including Japan, Australia, Korea, and Thailand. Job Description SquareTrade is looking for exceptional individuals to join our Corporate Strategy Team as a 2026 Summer Corporate Strategy Intern. The Corporate Strategy Team at SquareTrade is responsible for identifying and pursuing the most critical growth initiatives for our company. We do this by applying management consulting frameworks, deep market research, and close collaboration with cross-functional leadership. In this role, you will be a core member of the team and given autonomy to develop high-impact growth initiatives grounded in research-backed findings. You will work closely with the Director and SVP of Corporate Strategy, with cross-functional exposure to leaders of Business Development, Growth Strategy, Product Management, and Supply Chain Strategy & Operations. Your projects will have real impact, with the goal of identifying opportunities to unlock transformational growth in our industry, with initiatives spanning product, channel, and category strategy, international expansion, and M&A. Responsibilities: Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to evaluate new growth opportunities across products, channels, categories, and geographies Build quantitative analyses and financial models to assess the impact, feasibility, and ROI of strategic initiatives Partner closely with cross‑functional teams including Business Development, Product, Growth, Operations, and Supply Chain to gather inputs and pressure‑test recommendations Synthesize complex data into clear, executive‑ready insights and presentations for senior leadership Contribute to M&A, BD, and strategic partnership evaluations, including target screening, pitch deck development, pipeline management, contract development, and strategic rationale development Track industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to identify disruptive risks and white‑space opportunities Support execution planning by defining key milestones, success metrics, and risks for approved initiatives Own at least one end‑to‑end strategic project with autonomy, delivering research‑backed recommendations with measurable business impact The internship will be hybrid based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with exact number of in-office days to be determined by your hiring manager Interns will work full-time 40 hours per week during the 10-week program Qualifications MBA candidates preferred Demonstrated strategic thinking, distributed leadership, and relationship building skills Strong analytical skills to drive fact-based decision making (previous roles in quantitative analysis a plus) Ability to effectively communicate complex data, new processes and innovative ideas A “go-getter” with strong record of rolling up sleeves and tactical execution. Well-organized with excellent attention to detail Candidate must be currently enrolled in a US based college or university degree program Must be at least 18 years old Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 Must be available to start on internship cohort start date and complete an 8 – 10 week program Previous work/volunteer experience or relevant coursework in identified area(s) of interest Can work in the US without employment sponsorship Additional Information Some of the benefits of working @Allstate Protection Plans include: Connectivity reimbursement directly in your paycheck A paid volunteer day to give back to the community We work on developing careers based on what people enjoy (California Only) Pursuant to applicable law, Allstate Protection Plans estimates the possible base pay for this role, if hired in California, to be within the following range: $28-$32 per hour. Allstate Protection Plans is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. SquareTrade is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status. The Team: http://www.squaretrade.com/leadership All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. To view the “EEO Know Your Rights” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint. SquareTrade is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or ability status. It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment. Beware of Recruitment Fraud. For more information, please click “here”. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue critical growth initiatives using management consulting frameworks and deep market research. Develop high-impact strategies across products, channels, and international expansion while collaborating with cross-functional leadership.