Investment Analyst Intern

Kansas University Endowment Association • Lawrence, KS

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Spring 2027 investment internship at KU Endowment offers the successful candidate the opportunity to interact with institutional investment managers and gain experience across asset classes in portfolio construction, manager selection, risk management, and investment operations. KU Endowment is an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas. Its investment assets consist of a $2.8 billion long-term portfolio and a $500 million short-term portfolio, managed by an eight-person team using external managers. The long-term portfolio includes global traditional equities and fixed-income securities, as well as alternatives such as hedge funds, private equity, real estate, natural resources, and alternative credit. The short-term portfolio consists mainly of fixed-income strategies.

The intern is expected to embrace KU Endowment’s core values of collaboration, curiosity, empowerment, and excellence, and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities. The position operates in a professional office environment and requires regular and reliable attendance. The anticipated pay rate is $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Be a current KU student.
• Have junior or senior status as of Fall 2027.
• Demonstrate keen intellectual curiosity that drives a passion for investing.
• Have strong analytical skills.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events, and/or work-related activities.
• Be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards.
• Communicate effectively with donors, colleagues, students, and the general public.
• Be able to move files weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to observe details at close range.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated progress, interest, and capabilities in core investing skills, including accounting, economics, statistics, and finance.
• Programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis related to investment managers.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis related to asset classes.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis related to portfolio management.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis related to asset allocation.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis related to risk management.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis related to investment operations.
• As the internship progresses, potentially research topics of particular interest to the intern and the Investment Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed