Investment Platform Technology Co-op

wellington; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellington Management in Boston offers a Technology Co-op position that gives hands-on exposure to financial technology within the Science Research Technology team. You will help build data pipelines, onboard datasets, and contribute to investor-facing tools that turn complex data into clear insights for investment research.

The role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and cross-training across functions. You should be proficient in Python and eager to explore data analysis with Pandas and PySpark,

Qualifications

• Well organized, resourceful, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong Python programming language knowledge.
• Nice to have experience with Python data analysis (Pandas, PySpark).
• Nice to have cloud data solutions on AWS or Azure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong analytical skills.
• Team-oriented with willingness to pitch in.

Responsibilities

• Partner with data scientists to translate requirements into work items.
• Participate in technical design of solutions.
• Develop data pipelines to onboard datasets.
• Evaluate and onboard alternative datasets, including web-scraped sources.
• Participate in AI-enabled data analytics projects for investment research.
• Enable data analysis and data quality using various tools.
• Test, rollout applications and drive adoption.

Skills

Python

Pandas

PySpark

AWS

Azure

Data analysis

Education

Northeastern University student

Job description

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

THE COMPANY

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject‑matter expertise.

THE POSITION

The Technology Co-op position offers a chance to learn about financial technology while working with the Science Research Technology team, which builds the data and technology foundation that powers science‑driven investment research across Fixed Income and Equity. The team's work sits at the intersection of data engineering, investment research, and application development, so the Co‑op will see firsthand how technology shapes the way investors generate insights and make investment decisions.

Depending on interests and team priorities, the Co‑op may help onboard new third‑party and alternative datasets, build and maintain data pipelines, develop data quality and monitoring checks, or contribute to investor‑facing tools that turn complex data into clear, actionable views. The Co‑op will be in direct communication with both business and technology stakeholders and will be an integral part of the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with data scientists to understand requirements and translate them to actionable work items.
• Participate in technical design of solutions
• Develop data pipelines to onboard datasets
• Evaluate and onboard alternative datasets, including web‑scraped and other non‑traditional sources.
• Participate in cutting‑edge projects that use AI to enhance the quality of data analytics for investment research.
• Enable data analysis and data quality using various tools
• Test, rollout applications and help with solution adoption.

QUALIFICATIONS

The individual must be well organized, resourceful, motivated and have the ability to adjust to changing priorities.

These skills include:

• Good working knowledge of the Python programming language
• Nice to have - familiar in data analysis using Python (Pandas, Pyspark etc.)
• Nice to have - knowledgeable in building data solutions on cloud (AWS, Azure etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• A team-orientation, and willingness to 'pitch in' when necessary

Please note: This co‑op position entails cross‑training to ensure optimal performance across functions. The anticipated start date for accepted candidates is December 2026/January 2027.

Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law .