Investment Risk Analyst Intern

Wisconsin Investment Board • Madison, WI

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About The Position

This is your opportunity to gain professional experience working for one of the nation's top public pension fund investment organizations. We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to be a part of our dedicated team. SWIB's intern program offers an opportunity for you to put your skills to use while at the same time to learn new skills in a professional environment. Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful work through hands-on, authentic, professional experiences.

Requirements

• Ability to work in Madison, WI for an approximate 10-week period beginning late May/early June 2025.
• An advanced degree in finance, computer science, math, statistics, or related field.
• Work experience related to risk analytics or investment risk management work supporting risk systems will be a plus.
• Knowledge of risk systems (including FactSet, Aladdin, Risk Manager) is desirable.
• Experience in ideally gained at the multi-asset level within a buy side investment manager.
• Experience in working with/understanding the various lifecycles of data management, extraction, loading, transformation to its applications in risk measurement and reporting.
• Working knowledge in composing SQL queries and handling large structured and financial data sets.
• Working knowledge of programming skills in Python, VBA etc. will be a plus.
• Quantitative and statistical analysis skills is a plus.
• 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.
• Team player - ability to work independently as well as work as part of a team.
• Flexible - ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and to tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• CFA/FRM/PRM will be a plus.
• Experience in risk analytics or investment risk management.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Investment Management business and develop knowledge of the investment management portfolios/strategies, investment processes and Risk management processes.
• Work on projects related to the investment risk management reporting and processes to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Develop and update procedures and controls for the investment risk function.
• Design risk report templates and produce accurate risk reports for Investment Committee and daily investment risk.
• Work on ad-hoc risk analysis projects on an ex-post and ex-ante basis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Master's degree