INTERNSHIP Portfolio Research Intern Hybrid Work Schedule
INTERNSHIP Portfolio Research Intern Hybrid Work Schedule
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Title: INTERNSHIP: Portfolio Research Intern (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Hiring Range: $18.00$20.00/hour
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location:Richmond VA
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties:
VRS Investments Internal Equity Management (IEM) Team is seeking a Portfolio Research Intern (PRI). The PRI will contribute to ongoing projects and will assist in converting the IEMs portfolio monitoring tools to their new FactSet platform; the PRI will construct reports and model documentation as a part of this effort. This will require the incumbent to understand equity investments coupled with programming and data wrangling. Additionally the PRI will report design and factor testing and create the design of training materials (including development of Python lessons) for others on the Investments team.
Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Document project requirements by meeting with stakeholders to identify business needs for converting IEMs portfolio monitoring tools to the new FactSet platform
- Document and/or updating processes and procedures
- Coordinate stakeholder meetings/outreach as needed
- Effectively work with multiple internal departments and all levels of staff to move assigned projects forward
- Responsible for assisting in the collection of requirements and enhancements of portfolio monitoring reports
- Gather necessary data within IEMs data infrastructure (FactSet Bloomberg or SQL)
- Use Python programming to create requested adhoc reports
- Assist in the design of training materials for Investments & Python effort; develop a communications plan to inform staff of training materials/updates
- Maintain confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other sensitive data.
- Perform other projects or duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
At a minimum the Intern will be pursuing a bachelors degree in a quantitativerelated field (from an accredited college or university).
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel and using general computer software
- Demonstrated experience working with relational database mangement systems such as SQL or similar software
- Familiarity with Mathematical Modeling in Economics and Finance
- Previous exposure to the mathematics and science of investments including portfolio diversification and performance analysis
- Familiarity with Quantitative Programming
- Experience with Python
The successful candidate must also have the following key competencies: project management skills ability to prioritize tasks and work independently ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects attention to detail and accuracy excellent interpersonal and communication skills excellent organizational analytical and problemsolving skills ability to maintain confidentiality; and a professional positive demeanor.
Additional Considerations:
- Specific familiarity with linear algebra regression economic theory econometrics preferred
- Specific experience developing financial and economic tools in a high level language such as MATLAB R Python or Julia preferred
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
*VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position*
Currently this position has a hybrid work schedule requiring work in the office three days per week and work remotely two days per week. The selected candidate must be able to work in the office any day of the week as required by the manager and per the agreed upon internship schedule.
*This is a multihire posting*
Contact Information:
Name: Human Resources
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
