APFC External Partner Intern - Denali Advisors, LLC

Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation • Anchorage, AK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Denali Advisors offers an internship providing career-enhancing experience through responsibility for important general support functions, including report construction, account guideline review, trade allocation, portfolio modeling, research, and administrative tasks. Depending on educational area, interests, and availability, interns will be assigned to one of the firm’s core business units: Portfolio Operations, Data Science, Research, Portfolio Management, Consulting, Compliance, or Administration. The internship is based in Anchorage, Alaska, lasts 8–10 weeks, and pays $25.00 per hour. Interns arrange their own transportation and housing. Interns attending school outside Alaska may receive reimbursement for one flight to Anchorage and one flight from Anchorage; details are provided during the interview process.

Denali Advisors is a quantitative-based investment management firm founded in 2001, with $1.5 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026. The firm specializes in Value, Growth, and Income strategies across U.S., Global, Emerging, and Frontier Markets, serving institutional and high-net-worth private clients. It is majority employee-owned and operated, with offices in Anchorage, Alaska; San Diego, California; and Chicago, Illinois. Its mission is to deliver enhanced value for clients, investors, and employees through superior risk-adjusted investment returns while adhering to its core values.

Applicants must meet APFC program eligibility criteria and Denali’s requirements. Applicants must be Alaska residents attending school in any state or students enrolled at a post-secondary school in Alaska; be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree or have graduated within the previous six months; and have completed at least 60 credit hours at an accredited institution while working toward a master’s or bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, or business administration. A 3.5 GPA in the major and 3.0 overall GPA are required. Candidates should be self-motivated team players with strong organizational and communication skills and comfort with basic numerical computation. Finance or accounting experience is not required. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a plus. Applications must include a cover letter and resume, and the cover letter must state that the applicant is applying through the APFC Partner Internship Program. The application period closes January 3, 2027.

Requirements

• Be an Alaska resident attending school in any state, or be enrolled at a post-secondary school in Alaska.
• Be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or have graduated within the past six months.
• Have completed at least 60 credit hours at an accredited institution while working toward a master’s or bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, or business administration.
• Have a 3.5 GPA in the major and a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Be a self-motivated team player with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Be comfortable with basic numerical computation.
• Submit a cover letter and resume; the cover letter must indicate application through the APFC Partner Internship Program.
• Meet APFC eligibility criteria, including a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• A background in finance or accounting is not required.

Responsibilities

• Construct reports.
• Review account guidelines.
• Allocate trades.
• Model portfolios.
• Conduct research.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Support the assigned core business unit: Portfolio Operations, Data Science, Research, Portfolio Management, Consulting, Compliance, or Administration.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for one plane ticket to Anchorage and one plane ticket from Anchorage for interns attending school outside Alaska; reimbursement details are provided during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level