About the role#
The Index Strategy team works at the intersection of sales, investments, product, and business strategy. As an intern, you will work with senior team members on real business and investment projects. This role provides insight into the investment side of indexing and the commercial decision-making that supports it.
What you'll do#
- Support market and competitive analysis for index investing, ETFs, and institutional mandates.
- Assist with the analysis of industry trends, asset flows, and product positioning.
- Prepare internal presentations and materials for senior leadership and partner teams.
- Support pricing, reporting, and business analytics initiatives.
- Collaborate with investment, product, and sales teams on client projects and RFP support.
- Conduct research on passive investing, market structure, and index construction.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate program in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- A strong interest in finance, investing, and asset management, specifically passive or systematic strategies.
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire to build a career in the industry.
- Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Location & details#
- Location: Quincy, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About State Street
State Street is a financial services firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1792, the company provides investment platforms, data, and research to institutional investors. It offers services such as custody, fund accounting, and investment management. The firm employs over 10,000 people and operates in more than 100 markets.
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