Investment Intern

This position provides an opportunity to work with a high-performing small investment team overseeing approximately $13billion in externally managed pension assets. The portfolio has generated top decile returns over the past 1- 5- 7- and 10-year periods. Given the small size of the team each member of the investment staff has a meaningful opportunity to shape portfolio outcomes and Investment Interns are given the ability to participate in this process across all asset classes.

This summer program is open to undergraduate and graduate-level students preferably during the summer prior to graduation. The potential may also exist for the internship to extend beyond the summer and into the academic year. WRS is looking for students with an outstanding record of academic achievement and an interest in the financial markets. Educational major or discipline is not as critical. The Investment Intern(s) will be responsible for conducting research and analysis in support of the investment strategy objectives of each of the portfolios asset classes. This position will work with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Senior Investment Officers (SIOs) Investment Officer and Investment Analysts to manage WRS investments and asset classes. Each intern will assist in the coverage of one or more of the following asset class categories: equity fixed income and alternative investments. If there is a permanent Investment Analyst position available at WRS upon graduation an Investment Intern will be well-positioned for an offer.

• Provide analysis and evaluate current and prospective investment managers
• Perform statistical and fundamental analysis on assigned asset classes
• Monitor processes to ensure compliance with industry best practices
• Develop detailed reports or presentations in response to ad hoc project requests of the investment team Executive Director and WRS Board
• Maintain communications with investment funds and external stakeholders regarding the investment process
• Assist with coverage and identification of opportunities and strategy development for assigned asset/sub-asset classes
• Conduct thorough analysis and due diligence and produce quantifiable recommendations supported by this research

PREFERENCES:

• Preference may be given to those pursuing a Bachelors or Masters Degree preferably in Finance Economics Engineering or other related field with an Undergraduate/Graduate GPA: 3.6 or greater (overall or in relevant major).
• Preference may be given to those who have an understanding of macroeconomics and its influence on investment markets and valuations.
• Preference may be given to those with general investment knowledge related to equities fixed income and alternatives.
• Preference may be given to those with knowledge of Bloomberg FactSet or other financial software.
• Preference may be given to those with knowledge of financial and organizational analysis.

• Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and quantitative acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills including the ability to build relationships

• Understanding of macroeconomics and its influence on investment markets and valuations
• General investment knowledge related to equities fixed income and alternatives.
• Knowledge of Bloombergor other financial software.
• Knowledge of financial and organizational analysis.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an office work environment.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position is classified as an AWEC (At-Will Employee Contract).
• This is an agency-fundedtemporary contract position that is At-Will.
• Some business-related travel might be required.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Hiring will be contingent upon the successful passage of a background check.
• Please upload a cover letter with your application.

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