2027 Platform Internship, Non-Investment (US)

Verition; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Verition Fund Management LLC in Houston offers a 10-week Summer Internship on the Verition platform teams, delivering real, high-impact work and presenting results to senior leaders at the program's end.

You'll be placed on a platform team—from Data to Business Development—contributing to automation, dashboards, and operational efficiency while gaining a firm-wide view of how a global hedge fund operates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in finance, economics, applied mathematics, statistics, business, computer science, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, strong work ethic, and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to be collaborative and work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in hedge funds/financial services.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Placed on one of these teams - Data, Accounting & Finance, Operations, Risk, Technology, Treasury, Human Resources, Marketing, or Business Development - you will contribute to impactful project work and gain firsthand insight into how that team functions as a core part of the Verition platform.
• Expect hands-on contributions to the operations and infrastructure that our investment teams depend on: automating processes and workflows, building real-time dashboards and tools, and driving operational efficiency across the firm.
• Contribute to strategic projects that extend beyond your day-to-day team responsibilities.
• Leverage AI tools to contribute meaningful work from day one.
• Compete in a trading simulation with the full intern class to build foundational markets knowledge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Curiosity

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Interest in hedge funds

ML/AI familiarity

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's/PhD

Related fields: finance/econ/math/statistics/CS

Job description

Verition Fund Management LLC ("Verition") is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Credit, Fixed Income & Macro, Convertible & Volatility Arbitrage, Event-Driven, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets, and Quantitative Strategies.

Powering these strategies is Verition's "platform" - the centralized network of teams, including Data, Accounting & Finance, Operations, Risk, Technology, Treasury, Human Resources, Marketing, and Business Development, that enables our investment teams to operate at scale.

About the Program

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program pairs you with a platform team where you'll take on real, high-impact work, while getting a structured, firm-wide view of how a global multi-strategy hedge fund operates. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, partner with your fellow interns on cross-functional projects, and present your work directly to senior leaders by the end of the summer.

What You'll Do

• Placed on one of these teams - Data, Accounting & Finance, Operations, Risk, Technology, Treasury, Human Resources, Marketing, or Business Development - you will contribute to impactful project work and gain firsthand insight into how that team functions as a core part of the Verition platform. Expect hands-on contributions to the operations and infrastructure that our investment teams depend on: automating processes and workflows, building real-time dashboards and tools, and driving operational efficiency across the firm.
• Contribute to strategic projects that extend beyond your day-to-day team responsibilities.
• Leverage AI tools to contribute meaningful work from day one.
• Compete in a trading simulation with the full intern class to build foundational markets knowledge.
• Present your work and ideas at various points throughout the program.

What You'll Experience

• Access to a dedicated mentor group to form connections internally and support your growth throughout the summer.
• A speaker series featuring firm leaders across investment and platform teams.
• A series of professional development, social events and volunteer opportunities with your intern class.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD in finance, economics, applied mathematics, statistics, business, computer science, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, strong work ethic, and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to be collaborative and work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated interest in hedge funds/financial services.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications.

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000, which will be prorated based on internship start and end date.