Portfolio Associate Internships
Portfolio associate internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working portfolio associates, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Banking & Financial Services and Consulting & Professional Services, with C.H. Robinson, PIMCO, and Navy Federal Credit Union among the employers posting roles now.
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Intern - Associate Portfolio Executive Starting Summer 2027
Are you ready to launch your career in business development and account management? Join us as an Associate Portfolio Executive intern at C.H. Robinson, where you'll play a crucial role in helping some of the world’s most prominent companies achieve their business goals. As part of our team, you’ll engage directly with clients, learning how to build strong relationships and provide innovative solutions to optimize their supply chains.
This paid internship will start with an interactive onboarding program where you'll gain insight into C.H. Robinson’s industry-leading technology, business development strategies, and customer-centric culture. You'll be integrated into our sales team, giving you hands-on experience in driving business growth, and delivering exceptional service to our diverse client base.
Throughout the program, you will gain real-world experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and have the opportunity to build a strong network within the logistics and transportation industry. By the end of the summer, you’ll have sharpened your strategic thinking, communication, customer relationship management, and project management skills while contributing to impactful initiatives that drive success for both our clients and C.H. Robinson.
Responsibilities:
- Work along-side industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices
- Build strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers
- Learn and effectively use best-in-class technology systems, including our proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere®
- Learn and apply skills across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry, including but not limited to: sales and negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systems
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, team environment, while also delivering independent results
- Relationship building skills
- Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
- High attention to detail and ability to multitask
Preferred Qualifications:
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Undergraduate education at a Junior or Senior level (pursuing a business, sales, marketing, supply chain, communications, or related major is a plus)
Be a key player in the action! Apply now to start your journey with C.H. Robinson, where your ideas and enthusiasm can make a difference.
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$15 - $30 per hour
The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
EOE\Disabled\Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Three medical plans which include
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page
Intern - Associate Portfolio Executive Starting Summer 2027
Are you ready to launch your career in business development and account management? Join us as an Associate Portfolio Executive intern at C.H. Robinson, where you'll play a crucial role in helping some of the world’s most prominent companies achieve their business goals. As part of our team, you’ll engage directly with clients, learning how to build strong relationships and provide innovative solutions to optimize their supply chains.
This paid internship will start with an interactive onboarding program where you'll gain insight into C.H. Robinson’s industry-leading technology, business development strategies, and customer-centric culture. You'll be integrated into our sales team, giving you hands-on experience in driving business growth, and delivering exceptional service to our diverse client base.
Throughout the program, you will gain real-world experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and have the opportunity to build a strong network within the logistics and transportation industry. By the end of the summer, you’ll have sharpened your strategic thinking, communication, customer relationship management, and project management skills while contributing to impactful initiatives that drive success for both our clients and C.H. Robinson.
Responsibilities:
- Work along-side industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices
- Build strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers
- Learn and effectively use best-in-class technology systems, including our proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere®
- Learn and apply skills across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry, including but not limited to: sales and negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systems
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, team environment, while also delivering independent results
- Relationship building skills
- Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
- High attention to detail and ability to multitask
Preferred Qualifications:
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Undergraduate education at a Junior or Senior level (pursuing a business, sales, marketing, supply chain, communications, or related major is a plus)
Be a key player in the action! Apply now to start your journey with C.H. Robinson, where your ideas and enthusiasm can make a difference.
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$15 - $30 per hour
The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
EOE\Disabled\Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Three medical plans which include
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page
Portfolio Associate Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
Tips for Your Portfolio Associate Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large employers recruit summer portfolio associate interns the preceding fall and close applications before most students start looking. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings in September for summer roles and revisit monthly so you catch openings at both ends of the cycle.
Build a project file before you apply
Without work history, your projects are your proof. Document two or three complete analyses or portfolio pieces that show your process, the tools you used, and the output. Published case studies, linked spreadsheet models, or annotated work samples give portfolio associate hiring teams something concrete to evaluate when your resume is otherwise short.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach.
Practice your screen out loud before applying
Portfolio associate intern interviews typically involve an analytical or case-style conversation where interviewers weigh how you reason through a problem as much as the final answer. Practice walking through a sample analysis or investment thesis out loud, explaining each step, so you can communicate your thinking clearly under pressure rather than just arriving at a conclusion.
Portfolio Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a portfolio associate internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For portfolio associate candidates, a documented project file showing your analytical process and outputs gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a portfolio associate internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for portfolio associate interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can position yourself early. Treat the internship as an extended interview without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for portfolio associate internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year turns. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting up alerts means you won't miss an early-closing cohort.
Are portfolio associate internships paid?
Most professional portfolio associate 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. Unpaid arrangements are less common at established firms and more typical of small startups or nonprofit organizations, so read each listing carefully.
What should a portfolio associate internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and link or reference where the work can be seen, published analyses, case studies, or model outputs are the role-specific proof hiring teams look for. Add relevant coursework, keep everything to one page, and put your strongest project first.
Can international students get portfolio associate 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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