About the role#
Bridgewater Associates is hiring Investment Associate Interns for our Macro Research team. This role is for Summer 2027. You will work within our Alpha Engine department to develop and deliver unique insights that help us beat markets. We focus on a fundamental understanding of economic drivers and the systemization of investment ideas.
What you'll do#
We avoid busy work. You will participate in our investment process from your first week. Your responsibilities include:
- Forming your own macroeconomic and market views.
- Entering positions in actual markets using our Investor Track Record tool.
- Identifying the most important dynamics for investors regarding specific economies and markets.
- Synthesizing your key views.
- Translating core logic into data and mathematical expressions.
- Stress-testing your logic through time.
- Participating in markets and macroeconomic training sessions.
What you'll need#
We look for individuals from various academic backgrounds, including Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Political Science, and History. You should possess the following qualities:
- Relentless and obsessive curiosity.
- A deeply independent, iconoclastic mindset.
- Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
- The ability to draw insights from diverse disciplines.
- A collaborative and tenacious approach to problem-solving.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Modality: This is an on-site internship.
- Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the United States for a minimum of 3 years from the start date.
- Sponsorship: H-1B visa support is available for candidates with degrees in STEM fields.
- Compensation: The 8-week internship pays $51,000 total, which includes a sign-on bonus and housing.
About Bridgewater Associates
Bridgewater Associates is an investment management firm that serves institutional investors. It focuses on understanding global markets and economies through research. The company was founded in 1975 and is based in Westport, Connecticut. It employs nearly 1,900 people across offices in the United States, Singapore, and China.
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