About the role#
As a Summer Investment Analyst Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting investment research, analysis, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring. You will work alongside experienced investment professionals to contribute meaningful work, collaborate with asset class teams, and complete a summer-long project to present to senior leadership. You will be paired with dedicated mentors across the investment team to provide guidance throughout the program.
What you'll do#
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis on a range of investment topics.
- Develop white papers and strategic insights tailored to specific asset classes and team priorities.
- Support special projects that inform investment decisions and portfolio strategy.
- Participate in initial and ongoing due diligence of fund investments, including document reviews and on-site interviews.
- Assist with investment analytics, reporting, and maintaining oversight documentation.
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of internally managed portfolios.
- Support performance reviews and strategic assessments of portfolio holdings.
- Assist in evaluating and implementing platforms for investment due diligence, analysis, and performance measurement.
- Help optimize workflows and data systems to enhance investment operations.
- Track and analyze performance across private, public, and crossover market investments.
- Maintain investment due diligence files and deal flow databases.
What you'll need#
- Must be enrolled in an accredited institution as an undergraduate rising junior or senior, or a graduate student.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Major in General Business, Accounting, Finance, Math/Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or Engineering.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Intermediate knowledge of or interest in economic concepts, financial markets, and investment research.
- Interest in applying investment research techniques and analyzing data.
- Interest in programming or learning to program with Python, R, Tableau/Power BI, SQL, or VBA.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Honest, ethical, and mission-focused mindset.
- Willingness to demonstrate initiative and a desire to receive feedback.
Location & details#
- Term: June 1, 2027 to July 31, 2027.
- Location: Innovation Tower, Downtown Austin, Texas.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation
The Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation is a governmental organization based in Austin. It manages the assets of the Texas Permanent School Fund, which is the oldest sovereign wealth fund in the United States. Founded in 1845, the entity focuses on investment performance to support public education. It also operates a Bond Guarantee Program to help school districts lower debt interest rates.
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