Investment Internships
Investment internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working investment analysts and portfolio professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Banking & Financial Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Fintech, with JPMorganChase, Bridgewater Associates, and Graycor among the employers posting roles now.
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Join the Summer 2027 Investment Intern team at Missouri’s largest defined benefit pension plan, where you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting a high-performing institutional investment program that serves educators across the state. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to work that strengthens the long-term financial security of Missouri’s public education employees while gaining exposure to multiple asset classes and the daily operations of a world-class investment department.
We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented students who are ready to learn, take initiative, and collaborate with our Chief Financial Officer and Investment Staff on a wide range of analytical projects, operational tasks, and investment research.
Salary: $25.00/hour
Job Type: Internship
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
About PSRS/PEERS
PSRS/PEERS is the largest defined benefit pension plan in the state of Missouri, proudly serving over 320,000 members. In partnership with Missouri’s public-school districts, we are committed to providing secure and reliable retirement benefits to the state’s dedicated educators and education employees.
Our Investments team operates from our newly remodeled and expanded headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri. Designed with both innovation and comfort in mind, our facility features state-of-the-art technology, advanced security, ergonomic workspaces, and collaborative areas that foster teamwork and productivity. We also maintain an office in St. Louis, Missouri, providing additional support and resources for staff and members throughout the state.
About the Job
As an Investment Intern, you will be immersed in a sophisticated, world-class institutional investment program responsible for approximately $65 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The investment program is designed to achieve an annual return of at least 7.3% over long periods of time through a thoughtfully diversified portfolio that spans public and private markets in both domestic and international regions.
In this role, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, the Investment Operations Manager, and Senior Portfolio Managers, gaining hands‑on experience across public equity, private credit, real estate, and hedged strategies. This position reports directly to the Investment Operations Manager and indirectly to one or more Senior Portfolio Managers, providing a structured and collaborative environment for learning and professional growth.
Your work will support a range of analytical and operational activities, including investment research, data analysis, reporting, and special projects essential to the daily functioning of the investment program. This paid internship offers flexible scheduling, a professional learning environment, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to a high-performing investment team while building a strong foundation for a future career in finance or investments.
Job Requirements
Our ideal candidate is a student entering or enrolled in college and pursuing a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics or a related field. A student with a strong desire to earn the Charter Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred. The Investment Intern should bring intellectual curiosity, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset, working effectively both independently and as part of a team while building positive relationships across the department.
Candidates must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, a solid understanding of finance and investment concepts, familiarity with financial analysis methods, and the ability to support key administrative processes. Success in this role requires the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations, maintain organized physical and electronic files, and use standard business software proficiently, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with databases is also beneficial and supports the technical aspects of the position.
Join the Summer 2027 Investment Intern team at Missouri’s largest defined benefit pension plan, where you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting a high-performing institutional investment program that serves educators across the state. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to work that strengthens the long-term financial security of Missouri’s public education employees while gaining exposure to multiple asset classes and the daily operations of a world-class investment department.
We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented students who are ready to learn, take initiative, and collaborate with our Chief Financial Officer and Investment Staff on a wide range of analytical projects, operational tasks, and investment research.
Salary: $25.00/hour
Job Type: Internship
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
About PSRS/PEERS
PSRS/PEERS is the largest defined benefit pension plan in the state of Missouri, proudly serving over 320,000 members. In partnership with Missouri’s public-school districts, we are committed to providing secure and reliable retirement benefits to the state’s dedicated educators and education employees.
Our Investments team operates from our newly remodeled and expanded headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri. Designed with both innovation and comfort in mind, our facility features state-of-the-art technology, advanced security, ergonomic workspaces, and collaborative areas that foster teamwork and productivity. We also maintain an office in St. Louis, Missouri, providing additional support and resources for staff and members throughout the state.
About the Job
As an Investment Intern, you will be immersed in a sophisticated, world-class institutional investment program responsible for approximately $65 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The investment program is designed to achieve an annual return of at least 7.3% over long periods of time through a thoughtfully diversified portfolio that spans public and private markets in both domestic and international regions.
In this role, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, the Investment Operations Manager, and Senior Portfolio Managers, gaining hands‑on experience across public equity, private credit, real estate, and hedged strategies. This position reports directly to the Investment Operations Manager and indirectly to one or more Senior Portfolio Managers, providing a structured and collaborative environment for learning and professional growth.
Your work will support a range of analytical and operational activities, including investment research, data analysis, reporting, and special projects essential to the daily functioning of the investment program. This paid internship offers flexible scheduling, a professional learning environment, and meaningful opportunities to contribute to a high-performing investment team while building a strong foundation for a future career in finance or investments.
Job Requirements
Our ideal candidate is a student entering or enrolled in college and pursuing a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics or a related field. A student with a strong desire to earn the Charter Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred. The Investment Intern should bring intellectual curiosity, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset, working effectively both independently and as part of a team while building positive relationships across the department.
Candidates must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, a solid understanding of finance and investment concepts, familiarity with financial analysis methods, and the ability to support key administrative processes. Success in this role requires the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations, maintain organized physical and electronic files, and use standard business software proficiently, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with databases is also beneficial and supports the technical aspects of the position.
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Tips for Your Investment Internship Search
Apply in fall for the following summer
Large asset managers, investment banks, and private equity firms open summer intern applications in September and October and close them before the new year. If you wait until spring, most structured programs are already full. Set a calendar reminder and treat fall recruiting as your primary window.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Investment hiring teams want proof you can do the work, not just that you studied it. Document two or three projects, whether a stock pitch, a discounted cash flow model, or a written investment memo, naming the tools you used, the assumptions you made, and where to find the finished output. That artifact gives recruiters something concrete to assess.
Work campus and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center advisors often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller firms and regional advisors running their own cohorts at the same time, since those employers rarely appear at campus events but actively hire interns year-round.
Practice your investment interview format out loud
Investment intern screens typically involve a stock pitch, a valuation or modeling exercise, or a case discussion where interviewers weigh how you structure a problem as much as your final answer. Practice walking through your reasoning aloud before the interview, not just in your head, so the explanation sounds clear and deliberate under pressure.
Target structured summer analyst programs early
Major banks, asset managers, and private equity firms run cohort programs designed to train investment interns from the ground up, placing them on live deal or research teams for the duration. These programs recruit early, fill in the first application wave, and carry the clearest path to a return-offer conversation. Identify the ones that match your target sector and apply before the first deadline.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 80% of the investment internships listed here. Decide whether you can relocate or commute to a financial center before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you are not spending time on roles you cannot accept.
Investment Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an investment internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For investment candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to see is a documented financial model, investment memo, or portfolio analysis showing your tools and methodology. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an investment internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For investment interns, what actually drives it is performance on live deal work or portfolio tasks, available headcount on the team, and how early return-offer decisions are made. Position yourself by delivering on real assignments without counting on a standing offer.
When should I apply for investment internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large banks, asset managers, and private equity firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter. Smaller firms, regional advisors, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role goes live gives you a real advantage.
Are investment internships paid?
Most professional investment internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, sector, and location, with larger financial institutions generally offering more structured packages. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, so you can compare directly when that information is available.
What should an investment internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three fully documented projects that show the tools you used and where to see the output, whether that is a published financial model, a written investment thesis, or a case study with a clear recommendation. Add relevant coursework in finance, accounting, or economics, keep the whole document to one page, and put your strongest project first.
Are there remote investment internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 20% of the investment internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly once posted, so apply early and use the work-type filter to see only the format that fits your situation.
What is a summer analyst investment internship?
Summer analyst programs are structured internship cohorts at banks, asset managers, and private equity firms built specifically to train people entering investment roles for the first time. They run for eight to twelve weeks, assign interns to live deal teams or research desks, and recruit early in the fall preceding the summer. Competition is high, so identify the programs that match your target sector and apply in the first application window.
Can international students get investment 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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