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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
20-27 Hourly
Internship
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
20-27 Hourly
Internship
The Research Intern will support ongoing projects, perform due diligence, assist in preparing investment reports, and maintain databases.
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Who We Are: 

Fiducient Advisors (a Wealthspire company) opened its doors on May 1, 1995, striving to provide unparalleled and customized investment consulting services. Our clients include retirement plan sponsors, nonprofit organizations, private clients, and financial institutions. We abide by a fiduciary obligation to put our clients' interests first. This begins by providing advice that addresses each client’s unique concerns, obligations, and goals.

We operate with over 180 professionals nationwide, supporting our distinct purpose of helping clients prosper. We strive for professional satisfaction by upholding our firm guideposts by ensuring we check egos at the door, take accountability, and are thoughtfully driven.

 

Summary:

Our 10-week Summer Intern Program is designed to provide students with a challenging and meaningful experience supporting the Fiducient Research team. The position involves day-to-day responsibilities and a variety of projects that will allow interns to enhance their industry knowledge. The role is in-person three days a week and remote two days per week.


Responsibilities (or Project Work): 

  • Assist and be a value-added voice in ongoing research projects across research teams that have a meaningful impact on client portfolios. This may include market trends, industries, and specific investment opportunities
  • Perform and assist in both qualitative and quantitative due diligence with well-known investment managers across public markets, marketable alternatives, and private markets 
  • Assist in the preparation of investment reports and presentations 
  • Provide support in maintaining and updating investment databases 

Qualifications:

  • Rising junior or senior preferred
  • Genuine interest in investment research or investment consulting and desire to learn more about the financial services industry
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, organization skills and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel

What We Offer:

Fiducient Advisors provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base salary range for this position is $20.00 – $27.00 per hour. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Top Skills

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MS Office
PowerPoint
Word

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