Summer of 2026 Investment Consulting Graduate Internship Program

Nepc•Boston, MA

2d•$30 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

NEPC is seeking four (4) summer interns to join our Investment Consulting Graduate Internship Program. Interns will work in a hybrid capacity based in our Boston, MA headquarters. Participants will be assigned to meaningful, project-based work across several teams within the firm, including Investment Manager Research, Taft-Hartley, Public Funds, Portfolio Construction, and the OCIO team. Please note that NEPC has designed this merit-based program to attract and support diverse talent in the investment industry. The program is intended to enhance talent maximization by actively encouraging applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Upon successful completion of the summer internship, interns may be considered for permanent employment, contingent on business needs. This program offers an excellent foundation for those interested in a career in institutional investment consulting. Throughout the summer, interns will participate in learning and development opportunities designed to provide broad exposure to various asset classes and the processes that drive positive investment outcomes for our clients. If you are motivated to learn, grow, and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Applicants should be actively pursuing an MBA or master's degree, preferably in Finance or Economics.
Candidates should have at least a year of prior exposure to the investment industry through professional experience.
Possess strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail
A proactive mindset
A willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, R, or AI-enabled analytical tools is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead a research initiative focused on liquid real assets, including listed infrastructure, natural resource equities, and commodities.
Conduct independent research using NEPC systems and data to develop educational materials for client presentations, covering market size, investment considerations, historical performance, and benchmarks.
Evaluate portfolio implementation considerations and developing recommendations around the role of liquid real assets in institutional portfolios.
Assess appropriate strategies, comparing active versus passive approaches, and analyzing implementation structures such as dedicated mandates versus diversified managers.
Conduct a market canvassing project focused on identifying medium to large retirement plans that currently utilize banks or broker advisors with primarily transactional advisory models.
Research and map the competitive landscape, identifying plan structures, and determining key decision makers across prospective organizations.
Partner with internal consultants and analysts to organize findings and help prioritize high-potential prospects for targeted outreach campaigns.
Collaborate closely with the Taft-Hartley and Public Fund teams, leading internal discussions to brainstorm outreach strategies and ultimately presenting findings and recommendations to senior team members.
Evaluate how NEPC's institutional-quality research and materials can be most effectively communicated to Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and their end clients.
Assess existing NEPC content and identify optimal messaging approaches, formats, and delivery and access points to ensure materials are scalable, compliant, and aligned with the needs of the RIA channel.
Work cross-functionally with our internal consulting, investment, and compliance teams, and may also collaborate with the compliance team and RIAs at our parent company.
Support the Portfolio Construction team in developing a repeatable process to analyze and monitor portfolios across NEPC's client base, with the objective of identifying key trends and insights to enable a more proactive portfolio advisory approach.
Help design an analytical framework and contribute to a research report focused on portfolio performance, asset allocation, and related metrics.
Assist in organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing data to uncover meaningful patterns and areas of focus for research teams and senior leadership.