Investment Operations Analyst Intern

State of Wisconsin Investment Board • Madison, WI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), founded in 1951, is a premier global investment organization responsible for managing the more than $162 billion of assets of the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund and other state funds. Through SWIB’s effective and innovative investment management, WRS remains one of the only fully funded US public pensions. The WRS consistently ranks among the 10 largest public pension funds in the U.S. SWIB is recognized by the investment industry for our teamwork and innovation. SWIB pursues sophisticated global investment strategies across the asset and risk allocation spectrum. Providers across the investment ecosystem seek to partner with SWIB. Serving more than 692,000 beneficiaries of the WRS, SWIB is a mission-driven organization focused on providing a strong financial future to those who committed their careers to public service. For public employees and the 1,607 Wisconsin employers who contribute on their behalf, we are a trusted partner. Our team innovates continuously to meet the challenges of an evolving investment landscape while growing and protecting the assets of the WRS. SWIB provides a strong, steady economic pillar for the state of Wisconsin by growing the trust funds under its management, managing risk, and optimizing costs of the long term. We are a mission-driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating required returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee. Our high-performing staff is key to what makes us a premier investment manager. SWIB is committed to investing in talented professionals to implement our robust, sophisticated investment strategies and to keep the organization at the forefront of the investment industry. We encourage innovation and offer professional development opportunities to help staff sharpen and expand their skills. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders. About the Team The Global Public Markets Operations team is responsible for providing operational support for SWIB's Global Public Market investments. With a diverse mix of equities, fixed income and derivatives, members of the team support a wide spectrum of products. The Investment Operations Analyst is responsible for providing trade support for internal investments, implementing new strategies/instruments and oversighting third party service providers.

Requirements

• Ability to work in Madison, WI for an approximate 10-week period beginning late May/early June 2026.
• Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, or related.
• Excellent computer and application skills including MS PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to critique and interpret data.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency, strong commitment and accountability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An ability to be adaptive and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Superb work ethic, attention to detail, team orientation, and commitment to excellence.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team as well as dive into projects on own.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and articulately.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight, operational and fund accounting responsibilities for Derivatives, Securities Lending/Borrowing, Public and Private Market investments and cash management dealings.
• Support investment operations manage risk and prioritize technological enhancement.
• Evaluate workflow, procedures and internal controls on a continuous basis.
• Job shadow different areas/functions of the Global Public Markets Strategies Division.
• As assigned, assist supervisor or other operations areas with data entry and analysis and other special needs/projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees