Sr. Investment Management Internship - Summer 2027

Zurich Insurance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final project presentation

Exposure to senior partners

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Zurich Alternative Asset Management, LLC (ZAAM) is seeking at least one Senior Investments Management Intern for Summer 2027 in New York, NY. The intern will contribute to hedge fund, private equity, and real estate teams, with exposure to all three asset classes and a focus on 1–2 areas with specific project work.

You will learn market research, due diligence, asset management processes, and use tools like Yardi, Allocator, Burgiss, and Dynamo, while developing strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an advanced degree program (MBA, MS, or Ph.D.) or will be enrolled by fall 2027.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. indefinitely.

Responsibilities

• Support hedge fund, private equity, and real estate teams.
• Engage in asset management processes and procedures.
• Conduct market and industry research across asset classes.
• Assist with due diligence and data analysis for projects.

Skills

Written communication

Quantitative background

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Understanding of PE/HF/RE concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MS/PhD in progress or planned

Tools

Yardi

Allocator

Burgiss

Dynamo

Data analysis tools

Job description

At Zurich, your ideas count. Weprovidegrowth opportunities, an inclusive environment andstrong support– so you can play an active role in shaping the future of insurance.

About Us:

Zurich Alternative Asset Management, LLC (“ZAAM”) is currently looking for a Senior Investments Management Intern to join the team in the Summer of 2027, of approximately 30 investment professionals, based out of New York, NY.

ZAAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group. ZAAM was established in 2006 to manage hedge funds, private equity, and real estate investments solely for Zurich affiliates worldwide.ZAAM currently manages approximately USD 6 billion of assets.

The Role:

ZAAM is seeking at least one intern to begin in summer 2027 for approximately three months. (With the potential to extend the internship during the school year and/or the following summer, subject to business needs.)

The Investment Management Intern will contribute to the ongoing work of the hedge fund, private equity, and real estate, teams.

As an intern, you will work directly with each member of the ZAAM team. The internship will have exposure to all three asset classes in ZAAM (PE, HF, RE) but will be assigned to focus on 1, possibly 2 asset classes with specific project work and support for that group.

You will learn:

• Market and industry research related to hedge funds, private equity or real estate
• Due diligence analysis related to hedge funds, private equity or real estate
• High-level functional roles related to Asset Management processes and procedure
• Alternative Asset systems, such asYardi, Allocator, Burgiss, Dynamo, and Various Data Analysis tools
• Effective communication (written and verbal)

Other Development Opportunities:

• Final presentation to the entire ZAAM group via a summer research project
• Exposure to Senior business partners throughout the organization
• Career Growth

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an advanced degrees program (MBA, MS, or Ph.D.) or willbe enrolled by the fall of 2027
  AND
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S. indefinitely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an advanced degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant STEM areas
• Taken coursework in finance, accounting, statistics, and/or investments

Preferred Skills:

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills; experience summarizing and presenting information in a way that provides clarity and interest
• Possess Quantitative/programming background
• Demonstrate attention to detail and professional maturity
• Adhere to confidentiality with the handling of sensitive materials
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently in support of the project and team goals
• Possess problem-solving skills, including identification of issues, and offering tangible solutions
• Show familiarity with private equity, hedge fund, and real estate concepts

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. For this position, the hourly range is $64.50.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Location:
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship: No