About the role#
The Research Department at Dimensional shapes the firm's long-term strategy and daily operations. We produce research on financial markets and develop our investment approach through portfolio management and technology. This nine-week summer internship offers exposure to the research team and real-world experience on projects that address current business needs. You will work on both individual tasks and team initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Perform analysis on portfolios and prospective strategies.
- Run and analyze simulations for research on asset pricing models and economics studies.
- Conduct empirical research on investment strategies and various financial topics.
- Review academic papers and present findings to internal research teams.
- Collaborate with investment and client services teams to answer internal and client questions.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing an undergraduate or specialized Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Minimum 3.2 GPA.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as C#, C++, Fortran, R, Python, or Stata.
- Experience performing empirical research with large datasets.
Location & details#
- Locations: Austin, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Dimensional Fund Advisors
Dimensional Fund Advisors is a financial services firm founded in 1981. Based in Austin, Texas, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. It builds investment solutions based on research and data. The firm manages equity and fixed income products for clients across global markets.
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