Valor Graduate Internship

Loomis, Sayles & Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Loomis Sayles invites graduate students to join its Credit Research internship, supporting research and analysis across investment grade and high yield. You will interact with senior analysts and participate in the credit research process.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an MSF or MBA program with strong academics, analytical and communicational skills. Proficiency in Excel is expected; Bloomberg and Python/R knowledge is a plus. Pay is $40/hr and the role offers exposure to credit analysis.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MSF or MBA program and completed first year with strong academics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Excel; Bloomberg, Python/R a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent research on assigned industries and sectors within fixed income markets.
• Monitor credit risk and performance of existing investment holdings.
• Participate in all aspects of the investment process, including meetings with product teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mathematical skills

Decision-making

Education

MSF or MBA program

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Python/R

Job description

Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $423.5 billion in assets under management (as of 30 September 2026) for global clients spanning more than 50 countries.

We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.

INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE-DEDICATED TO TEAMWORK–EXCELLENT–ACCOUNTABLE–LEADERS-SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED

About The Role

Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity: This internship opportunity is for a graduate student that is interested in working with and supporting the research and analysis functions across investment grade and high yield. This position will interact with senior research analysts and other members of the Credit Research department. We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in a career in fixed income and working knowledge of investment analysis. Qualified candidates will have excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills, in addition to strong academic achievement.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform independent research on assigned industries and sectors within fixed income markets.
• Monitor credit risk and performance of existing investment holdings.
• Participate and contribute to all aspects of the investment process, including meetings with product teams.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MSF or MBA program. Completed first year of graduate program with a demonstrated history of strong academic performance
• Working knowledge of accounting, finance, and other financial statistics.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making and mathematical skills.
• Ability to take direction from various leaders and work independently when needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel. Experience with investment tools, such as Bloomberg, a plus.
• Working knowledge of Python/R along with Microsoft Co-pilot and Claude.

Pay: $40/hr

EEOC and Diversity Statement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.