Summer Investment Analyst Intern - Mentored by CIO

University of Wisconsin Foundation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Foundation's Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO) invites applications for a Summer Analyst Intern Program in Madison. This eight-week, full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to asset classes, meetings with investment staff, and guidance from the CIO for professional growth.

You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, assist in co-investment underwriting, and contribute to research on economic and technology topics with mentorship

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.
• Intellectually curious about investing, business models, and portfolio construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, take initiative, and understand priorities.
• Sense of professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to interact with business executives and appropriately and professionally represent WISIMCO.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Prior investing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide qualitative and quantitative analysis as part of prospective manager due diligence and ongoing manager monitoring across public and private markets.
• Participate in meetings with prospective managers, external references, and business executives.
• Draft and publish meeting notes to enhance team awareness of investment updates and new opportunities.
• Draft reports detailing investment recommendations and actions.
• Pursue thematic research within potential new asset classes and investment strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of internal investment memos and investment committee materials.
• Contribute to potential areas of improvement across investment and risk processes.

Skills

Investment analysis

Quantitative analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Excel proficiency

Independence

Professional discretion

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Excel

Job description

The University of Wisconsin Foundation's Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO) invites applications for a Summer Analyst Intern Program in Madison. This eight-week, full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to asset classes, meetings with investment staff, and guidance from the CIO for professional growth.

You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, assist in co-investment underwriting, and contribute to research on economic and technology topics with mentorship