Investment Analyst Program - Summer 2026 Class

Cambridge Associates • Boston, MA

6d • $80,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Resume, Cover Letter and Unofficial Transcript are required to complete your application. Investment Analysts (IAs) collaborate with Investment Directors to provide investment and capital markets research, analysis, and advice to our clients. The position involves quantitative analysis, as well as a strong qualitative component as IAs work to describe market conditions and relay investment recommendations to clients in written reports. In this role, IAs will gain broad exposure to asset classes and investment strategies, while being exposed to clients and deepening their investment knowledge. There also may be opportunities to serve in a specialist role, focused on hedge funds or private investments, during tenure in the Investment Analyst Program.
Job Description:
Position Specifics:
Location of Position: Boston, MA
Start Date: July 13, 2026 (open to graduates in Class of 2026)
Program Length: Four-year program; option to apply internally for any open positions as program completion approaches
Office Requirement: Investment Analysts are required to be in their assigned office 12-16 days per month
Base Pay/Salary: Boston, MA: $80,000 / year
Additionally, offer includes sign-on bonus and you will be eligible to participate in firm’s Annual Performance Bonus program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (all majors) with a record of high academic achievement, 3.3 GPA minimum
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and prioritization, and an ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated interest in investments and the capital markets with eagerness to learn
• Proficient with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship or restriction now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an investment team in one of three practice areas alongside Investment Directors and co-IAs to assess investment managers’ portfolios and support client requests and questions
• Direct responsibility for 10 to 15 clients
• Gather and evaluate historical asset allocation, spending and performance data
• Prepare exhibits and other presentation documentation

Benefits

• 2-week onboarding training program and interactive training and professional development throughout the IA Program
• Structured mentorship, and employee guided learning opportunities as well as support for the CFA, CAIA, and other professional designations
• Team-based work structure, which supports an environment where immediate contributions can be made and ongoing learning is encouraged and fostered through interactions with experienced industry professionals
• Ability to attend meetings with clients and top-tier investment managers; broad exposure to asset classes
• Opportunity to join peer-led auxiliary teams to strengthen project management and leadership experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern