2027 Business Associate Intern

Dodge & Cox; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Optional housing

Job summary

Dodge & Cox invites undergraduates to join its Business Associate Internship Program for a ten-week, full-time summer internship in San Francisco. Interns contribute to team projects, support operational and investment activities, and participate in learning sessions to deepen understanding of the firm and the investment-management industry.

Successful interns may be considered for opportunities in Dodge & Cox’s full-time Rotational Associate Program.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record; open to a wide range of disciplines
• Interest in financial markets, asset management, or wealth management through coursework or internships
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset
• Adaptability and openness to learning across firm areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Quantitative aptitude; experience with Excel preferred
• Interest in using AI tools to improve productivity and quality
• Initiative and ability to manage multiple priorities
• High integrity and professionalism
• A transcript is required to be considered for the internship

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project work on a designated team
• Gain exposure to the broader investment management business and client activities
• Participate in information sessions and learning opportunities
• Support teams across Dodge & Cox in day-to-day tasks
• Potential to advance to full-time Rotational Associate Program

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Curiosity

Continuous learning

Adaptability

Written communication

Verbal communication

Quantitative aptitude

Excel

AI tools

Initiative

Integrity

Education

Undergraduate student

GPA 3.3+

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dodge & Cox is a world-class, independent asset management firm with a long-term investment philosophy. We offer a focused set of investment strategies designed to help our clients achieve their financial goals. We value intellectual rigor, collaboration, and integrity, and we are committed to developing people who want to build enduring careers with us.

We are looking for individuals who share our values, are curious, motivated, and eager to contribute to our success. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, value thoughtful problem-solving, and set high standards for yourself, we encourage you to apply.

About The Business Associate Internship Program

Dodge & Cox is seeking undergraduate students who are interested in investment management to join our Business Associate Internship Program. This ten-week, full-time summer internship provides students with meaningful experience within a department that supports Dodge & Cox’s investment business.

Interns are placed on a specific team where they contribute to project work and day-to-day responsibilities while gaining exposure to the broader firm. Throughout the summer, interns also participate in information sessions and learning opportunities designed to deepen their understanding of Dodge & Cox, the investment management industry, and the functions that support our clients and investment activities.

Department assignments may include:

• Investment Operations
• Legal and Compliance
• Business Integrations
• Human Capital
• Communications
• Technology
• Client Service
• Shareholder Services
• Corporate or Fund Treasury

By the end of the internship, interns will have developed a broader understanding of the investment management business and how teams across Dodge & Cox work together to support the firm and deliver long-term outcomes for our clients.

Successful interns may be considered for opportunities in Dodge & Cox’s full-time Rotational Associate Program.

Qualifications

The Business Associate Internship Program targets undergraduate students with strong academic achievement from a wide range of disciplines. All majors are welcome.

• A strong academic record (minimum GPA 3.3)
• Interest in financial markets, asset management, or wealth management through coursework, internships, and/or extracurricular involvement
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset
• Adaptability and openness to learning about different areas of the firm
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and thoughtfully
• Quantitative aptitude; experience with Excel preferred
• Demonstrated interest in using AI tools to improve productivity and quality in academic, professional, or personal settings
• Initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A high level of integrity and professionalism

A transcript is required to be considered for the Business Associate Intern.

The hourly rate for this position is $35.00.

The listed pay scale denotes only the hourly rate for the Business Associate Intern position. Dodge & Cox provides a relocation package or optional housing for all summer interns.

The job description above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

It is the Company’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition, as defined in state and federal laws. This policy covers all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination. By applying for a position with Dodge & Cox, you acknowledge that you have read our EEO Policy

All Dodge & Cox employees must adhere to the Firm’s security policies and Code of Ethics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.