Investment Office Intern

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.  The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to this position.  Transcripts and references are also required.

Summary

The Investment Office at the University of Michigan is seeking a full-time intern to join our team on-site for Summer 2024. You will refine and strengthen your skills in finance and investing, data analysis, and project management.

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan Investment Office is responsible for directing and overseeing the investment of the University's $18 billion of financial reserves, which includes the 9th largest university endowment. The Investment Office staff works with many of the top investment managers globally to provide the financial resources necessary to ensure the long-term success of one of the world's great teaching and research institutions.

Responsibilities*

• Provide support to the investment team with analysis and due diligence across the portfolio
• Identify and develop pipeline of researchers/faculty at the university working in different thematic areas
• Coordinate and attend meetings with groups across the university
• Research and connect networks within the greater university community
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

Required Qualifications*

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree, with a demonstrated interest in accounting, finance, economics, investing, or business management
• Conceptualize and present quantitative and qualitative information
• Multi-task and prioritize work with the ability to work independently
• Team-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Suite. Additional programming skills (e.g., R, Python, SQL) are desirable
• Maintain strict confidentiality requirements

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.