Intern - Summer 2027 Undergraduate Internship Program (Asset Management)

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

Job summary

Russell Investments offers a full-time summer internship in Seattle, designed to prepare you for a career in investment management. Interns join as full team members, gain hands-on experience across multiple areas, and engage with mentors and senior leaders.

Projects cover portfolio analytics, market research, and data-driven decision support. Applicants should be undergraduate students with coursework in finance or related fields, ready to work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks, with a strong

Qualifications

• Coursework related to Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Accounting, or Computer Science.
• Undergraduate student – preference for sophomores/juniors.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week), in-office at least 4 days in the summer for 10-12 weeks.
• Intellectual curiosity, 'people first' mentality, and integrity.
• Strong interest in financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Interns will be placed on a team and work full-time on meaningful projects.
• Support in areas such as Alternatives, Portfolio Analytics, Risk, Product, and Go-To-Market analytics.
• Conduct research and data analysis to support investment decisions and client insights.
• Collaborate with associates across the Investment Division and mentors.

Skills

Data analytics

Programming

Education

Finance/Economics/Business/Math/Accounting/CS coursework

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

R

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