Summer Internship 2027

robeco; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Robeco invites motivated university students to join its 2-month Summer Internship Program at the Rotterdam headquarters. You will be immersed in day-to-day activities across multiple investment domains, contributing to real projects and gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced financial environment.

You will participate in training sessions, work alongside experienced professionals, and have opportunities to contribute to projects like white papers, Python models for bond curves, and

Responsibilities

• Write a white paper on an emerging technology trend and evaluate which companies are best positioned to benefit from it.
• Develop a python model in Bloomberg to identify relative value opportunities on government bond curves.
• Enhance economic forecasting by improving real-time "nowcasting" models.
• Leverage new alternative data sources to uncover new alpha sources.
• Analyze the EV supply chain, identifying which battery suppliers have strong long-term prospects.

Job description

Department Are you ready to kick-start your career in the dynamic world of finance? Join our 2-month Summer Internship Program and gain hands-on experience at one of Europe's leading asset management firms.

As an intern, you'll be fully immersed in the day-to-day activities of one of our six investment domains, contributing to real projects that make an impact. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced professionals, and experience the excitement of working in a fast-paced financial environment.

We're looking for motivated, curious, and ambitious students eager to learn and grow. In return, you'll gain meaningful experiences that will set you apart in your future career.

Location: Headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Period: 1 July - 27 August 2027

Duration: 2 months

Applications open: Friday October 16, 2026

Applications close: Rolling basis. We review applications as they come in and close once all positions are filled so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

Where you will work

Founded in 1929, Robeco is a pure-play international asset manager with headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and 15 more offices worldwide. A global leader in sustainable investing since 1995, Robeco is a pioneer in sustainable as well as fundamental and quantitative research, driving investment strategies for a broad range of asset classes.

During the application process, you can indicate your preferred areas of interest. If selected for interviews, you will meet with colleagues from the relevant department.

Fundamental Equity Investing is where it all started for Robeco. It's arguably the purest form of investing: finding the most attractive companies to invest in. We base our investment decisions on in-depth fundamental research into businesses, sectors, macroeconomics and trends. We offer opportunities across Thematic and Emerging Markets equities.

Fixed Income Investing is where complexity meets creativity. The Fixed Income team invests in government- and company-issued debt across a wide variety of sectors, countries, and ratings. We offer opportunities across the Global Macro and Fundamental Credits teams.

Quantitative Research is in Robeco's DNA. We make our investment decisions based on hidden relationships in our data using state-of-the-art techniques. We offer opportunities across the Quantitative Equities Research, Quantitative Equities Portfolio Management, and Robeco Indices teams.

Investment Solutions is at the intersection of various asset classes. The Investment Solutions team delivers superior, research-driven, sustainable strategies and designs innovative solutions that fit clients' needs. The team manages assets across multi-asset funds, discretionary multi-asset solutions, and customized fixed income solutions.

Investment Data Science and Engineering transforms vast datasets from financial markets and sustainability sources into actionable insights. That covers the quantitative investment process infrastructure, as well as tools and analyses for fundamental insight. A recent focus is on how we can leverage AI in our fundamental investment processes.

Position & Requirements

Your internship begins with an introduction to the company, followed by hands-on training sessions to prepare you for the work ahead. From there, you'll dive into the daily activities of your team, gaining real-world experience and contributing directly to ongoing projects.

Examples of previous projects are :

• Write a white paper on an emerging technology trend and evaluate which companies are best positioned to benefit from it.
• Develop a python model in Bloomberg to identify relative value opportunities on government bond curves.
• Enhance economic forecasting by improving real-time "nowcasting" models.
• Leverage new alternative data sources to uncover new alpha sources.
• Analyze the EV supply chain, identifying which battery suppliers have strong long-term prospects.

Beyond your project work, you'll take part in social activities, weekly training sessions, and connect with colleagues across departments to build your professional network.

Who we are looking for

We are looking to welcome a new generation of talents to bring diverse perspectives, fresh insights and new ideas to our firm. We welcome interns of different nationalities, educational backgrounds, personalities and skills.

Are you a motivated and collaborative university student with a passion for finance and investing? If so, our internship program is designed for you. We value quick learners and creative thinkers who are eager to make an impact.

Internship vacancies at Robeco in Rotterdam are open to students (second-year Bachelor's and higher) enrolled at a university during the first month of their internship. Our interns must also be eligible for a residence permit to do an internship in the Netherlands. This means we can recruit EU citizens studying at an university abroad or non-EU citizens studying at