09/01/2026
Zerrin Alena, MQF ‘26 shows us what a day in her life looks like interning at Monitor Deloitte in Jakarta, Indonesia this summer!
“Throughout my internship, I contributed to projects across M&A and transaction structuring, commodity trading risk management, treasury and liquidity management, and business transformation.
One of my biggest takeaways was realizing that technical analysis alone is not enough to provide the best solution for a client. Every client has different needs, making agility, adaptability, and curiosity essential to understanding the problem and developing the right solution. Equally important is knowing how to translate complex analyses into practical, actionable recommendations that clients can implement.
Exposure to a wide variety of industries and projects gave me a clearer understanding of how finance, risk, and strategy intersect in practice. It also showed me the importance of collaborating with people across different areas of expertise and learning from the perspectives they bring.
Overall, this internship was an incredibly insightful learning experience, and I’m grateful to the Monitor Deloitte team for the opportunity to learn and grow throughout the summer. A special thank you as well to UC San Diego and the Rady Career Management Center for their continued support and for helping prepare me for opportunities like this one!”
Video ID: Zerrin’s day as a Deloitte intern begins with a train commute into the city, followed by arriving at the office, clocking in and checking their reflection in the elevator. The workday includes meetings, laptop work, lunch with the team and additional client meetings. After taking a quick smoothie break and walking through the city, Zerrin returns to finish deliverables with colleagues. The day wraps up with a team dinner before Zerrin clocks out at night.
