Associate Research Analyst Internships
Associate research analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working research analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with The Brattle Group, PIMCO, and ITW among the employers posting roles now.
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Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Research Analyst at IMC through engaging and challenging training and project work. Throughout the summer, you will receive comprehensive support from a dedicated mentor to guide you in your work and professional development. We provide a highly competitive compensation package with accommodations included. The bar for talent at IMC is high and interns who meet our performance expectations will have the opportunity to secure a full-time Research Analyst position at the end of the program. Where you go from here is up to you!
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Participate in training covering options theory and core principles of financial markets
- Develop skills throughout the summer with support and feedback from a dedicated mentor
- Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork
- Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping you envision your future at IMC
- Attend a full schedule of events and social activities to build valuable connections with your intern cohort and current employees
Your Skills & Experience:
- Current student at a university in the United States or Canada graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 that is pursuing an Economics, Business, Finance or related degree
- Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems
- Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Not afraid to ask questions, take responsibility and learn from experience
- A team player with a proactive mindset
- Experience programming in python preferred, but not required
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong interest in Financial Markets
- Must be able to start the internship on June 7, 2027
You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role. If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
Base Salary: $165,000
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
Our 10-week internship is your chance to experience life as a Research Analyst at IMC through engaging and challenging training and project work. Throughout the summer, you will receive comprehensive support from a dedicated mentor to guide you in your work and professional development. We provide a highly competitive compensation package with accommodations included. The bar for talent at IMC is high and interns who meet our performance expectations will have the opportunity to secure a full-time Research Analyst position at the end of the program. Where you go from here is up to you!
Your Core Responsibilities:
- Participate in training covering options theory and core principles of financial markets
- Develop skills throughout the summer with support and feedback from a dedicated mentor
- Build valuable connections in an environment that recognizes and rewards problem solving, innovation and teamwork
- Engage in professional development sessions aimed at helping you envision your future at IMC
- Attend a full schedule of events and social activities to build valuable connections with your intern cohort and current employees
Your Skills & Experience:
- Current student at a university in the United States or Canada graduating between September 2027 and July 2028 that is pursuing an Economics, Business, Finance or related degree
- Strong analytical skills and interest in solving complex problems
- Thrives and is able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Not afraid to ask questions, take responsibility and learn from experience
- A team player with a proactive mindset
- Experience programming in python preferred, but not required
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong interest in Financial Markets
- Must be able to start the internship on June 7, 2027
You may submit one application per role each year. We strongly encourage you to focus on applying to a single role that best matches your skills and interests. Though you may apply to multiple roles, please note that each application will be evaluated based on the specific criteria established for that particular role. If you have already applied for this position during the current recruitment season and were not selected, you may reapply when the next recruitment season begins in 2027.
The Base Salary range for the role is included below. Base salary is only one component of total compensation; all full-time, permanent positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including paid leave and insurance. Please visit Benefits - US | IMC Trading for more comprehensive information.
Base Salary: $165,000
About Us
IMC is a research-driven trading firm where quantitative modeling, machine learning, and engineering shape how modern markets are traded. A stabilizing force in markets since 1989, we provide liquidity across trading venues, delivering the best outcome in value and risk management to investors. Using our own technology and capital, we build proprietary systems and algorithms that operate across global markets. Our researchers, traders, and engineers work as a collective, combining rapid experimentation, advanced infrastructure, and real-time feedback to turn insight into execution and execution into advantage.
Associate Research Analyst Internship Market
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Tips for Your Associate Research Analyst Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large employers in finance, consulting, and research recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close applications well before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Checking listings on a regular cadence means you catch both waves instead of arriving late to the structured programs.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Intern hiring teams for associate research analyst roles expect limited work history, so your portfolio does the heavy lifting. Document two or three complete projects with the tools and methods you used, published analyses, annotated datasets, or written case studies with linked outputs give recruiters something specific to assess rather than a resume with no evidence.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach, since many associate research analyst internships never appear at university events.
Practice the technical screen out loud before you apply
Associate research analyst intern interviews typically include an analytics or quantitative reasoning screen, expect to work through data interpretation, regression concepts, or a short case study. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud as you work, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you land the right answer.
Target structured research internship programs early
Larger employers in financial services, management consulting, and research organizations run cohort or rotational internship programs specifically built to train people new to the analyst role. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often convert at higher rates than ad hoc internships. Identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first recruiting wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the associate research analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept. Sorting through on-site listings in cities you can't relocate to wastes time you could spend on applications that move forward.
Associate Research Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an associate research analyst internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For associate research analyst candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to see is a documented analysis, published report, or annotated dataset with the tools you used clearly listed. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an associate research analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For associate research analyst interns, what actually drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the end of the summer, and how early the return-offer conversation happens. Position yourself by delivering complete, well-documented work, but keep applying to other roles in parallel rather than counting on the offer.
When should I apply for associate research analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, financial services firms, consulting firms, and research organizations, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and fill quickly outside the main recruiting window.
Are associate research analyst internships paid?
Most professional associate research analyst internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Nonprofit and government research positions sometimes offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so read each listing carefully to understand what is included before you apply.
What should an associate research analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used, linked published analyses, case studies, or annotated datasets give recruiters something concrete to assess for associate research analyst candidates. Add a relevant coursework section listing methods and statistics classes. Keep everything to one page, since intern hiring managers read fast and reward clarity over length.
Are there remote associate research analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the associate research analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to fill fast because they attract a larger applicant pool with no geographic constraint, so apply early once you decide remote works for you. Use the work-type filter to see only the format you can commit to rather than sorting through every listing.
Can international students get associate research analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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