Intern - Summer 2027 Undergraduate Internship Program (Asset Management)

Russell Investments; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments in Seattle offers a full-time summer internship program designed to give students hands-on exposure to investment management. Interns are treated as full team members and participate in 10–12 weeks of immersive learning starting May 24 or June 14.

You will rotate across teams, gain mentoring from experienced professionals, and build a network with senior leaders as you prepare for potential full-time roles within the firm.

Qualifications

• Coursework related to Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Accounting, or Computer Science.
• Undergraduate student - preference given to candidates finishing sophomore or junior year.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 10-12 weeks in the summer.
• Intellectual curiosity and integrity with a genuine interest in financial markets.
• Data analytics or programming skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interns will work full-time on meaningful projects and be treated as team members.
• Opportunities to explore multiple areas: Alternatives, Portfolio Analytics, Risk, Product, Go-To-Market Analytics.
• Participate in interviews and team placements, with mentoring and coaching.

Skills

Finance

Economics

Business

Mathematics

Accounting

Computer Science

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description: Notes to applicants: Our full-time summer internship program will start on Monday, May 24 or Monday, June 14 Location: Seattle Intern Pay:$29.00 - $31.00 per hour Application deadline: Tuesday, October 27

What to Expect After You Apply:

Application Review: Our team will carefully review all applications.

Interviews: candidates will complete technical and behavioral interviews during the month of November

Team Placement & Decision (Mid December): By mid December, we will notify candidates of final decisions. For those receiving offers, we will also assess the best team placement within the company. You can explore potential team matches below.

Overview:

As a summer intern at Russell Investments, you are considered a full member of the team, and your contribution is valued.

Our internships are designed to be a rewarding learning experience, allowing you to get a head start on your career, learn from industry experts, and work in a stimulating and challenging environment.

The goal of Russell Investments’ Summer Intern Program is to prepare you for a full-time role in investment management through broad exposure to different parts of our business.

You will have an opportunity to work with a variety of associates across the Investment Division.

Who you are:

We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and skills to join our team.

You should have a genuine interest in financial markets and bring an eagerness to learn more about Russell Investments' investment capabilities.

Russell Investments' undergraduate internship program is not open to applicants who currently or in the future will require employment-based immigration sponsorship. This includes F-1 students who will require employer sponsorship once their CPT or OPT work authorization expires, such as an H-1B visa.

What’s in it for you:

Meaningful and diverse experiences in a $418 billion AUM investment organization that will remain applicable throughout your career

Networking opportunities with industry experts, senior leaders within the company as well as external business partners

Personalized mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals to further your individual development

Engagement in a dynamic and collaborative team culture that embraces diversity and inclusion

Key qualifications:

• Coursework related to Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Accounting, or Computer Science.
• Undergraduate student - preference given to candidates who are finishing their sophomore or junior year of college or university studies
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week), at least 4 days in office during the summer for 10-12 weeks.
• Intellectual curiosity, “people first” mentality, and non-negotiable integrity
• Strong interest in financial markets

Nice to have:

• Data analytics skills (Excel or Power BI)
• Programming skills (SQL, Python, or R)

Types of Roles:

(Note: Specific positions for 2027 may vary) Interns will be placed on a team and work full-time on meaningful projects alongside experienced professionals. Depending on your placement, you may support one of the following areas:

Alternatives (Private Markets): Research fund managers and strategies, analyze portfolios, and prepare reports on private markets (venture capital, real estate, private debt, etc.)

Portfolio Analytics (Equities or Fixed Income): Assist portfolio managers with reporting, risk and return analysis, attribution, pre/post-trade analytics, and investment process improvements

Risk: Produce standard reporting delivery, ad-hoc performance analysis, historical performance streams for prospects and reconciliations of performance data vs. various sources

Product: Provide research and data/analytical support on a wide variety of projects including assessments of products, competitors, new markets and client segments

Go-To-Market (Sales & Marketing Analytics): Analyze client, market, and product data to help identify new business opportunities, improve client engagement, and evaluate product fit across customer segments

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $381 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2026) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world. Russell Investments' ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. Certain of Russell Investments' employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes.