About the role#
The Montana Board of Investments offers an internship for students to gain hands-on experience in institutional investing. You will work with teams managing over $31 billion in assets. This role provides exposure to the full investment cycle, including regular interaction with external managers and use of research tools like Bloomberg, FactSet, and Pitchbook. You will contribute to projects that impact Montanans and participate in investment decisions.
What you'll do#
- Work directly with investment teams in areas such as Fixed Income, Public Markets, Private Investments, Real Estate, Investment Operations, and Risk Management.
- Analyze and present investment opportunities while forming independent opinions on portfolio suitability.
- Communicate your findings and ideas in both written and verbal formats.
- Participate in meetings and contribute to real projects.
- Build a professional network and represent the BOI professionally.
What you'll need#
- Full-time enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- Junior or senior standing is preferred.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Demonstrated interest in institutional investing or the financial industry.
- Experience gathering and summarizing large data sets in Excel.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with initiative and professionalism.
- Enrollment in or intent to pursue the CFA program is preferred.
Location & details#
- This internship takes place in Helena, Montana.
- The role is on-site and full-time for Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, hourly position.
- Office attire is business casual.
- A background check is required before employment.
About State of Montana
The State of Montana operates as a government agency based in Helena. It manages public administration across the state and employs over 3,600 people. The organization was founded in 1889. It maintains its primary offices at the Montana State Capitol.
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