2027 Investment Summer Associate

Princo • Princeton, FL

14h

About The Position

The Princeton University Investment Company (PRINCO), which manages Princeton University's $36 billion endowment, is seeking Investment Summer Associates for a 10-week internship during Summer 2027. PRINCO invests primarily through partnerships with external investment managers across global markets and a broad range of strategies. Its generalist investment model gives team members exposure to multiple asset classes, geographies, industries, and business models.

Summer Associates will contribute to sourcing, evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments across PRINCO's global portfolio. They will work alongside experienced investors, participate in investment discussions, and contribute to the management of the endowment. The role includes direct exposure to investment strategies such as public equities, private equity, venture capital, real assets, and other specialized strategies. Associates will be integrated into the investment team, attend meetings with investment managers and company management teams, work on strategic projects, and participate in Investment Committee discussions. Travel to meet managers and visit portfolio companies or assets is expected, with potential domestic and international travel.

The ideal candidate is a current first-year MBA student expecting to graduate in Spring 2028, with strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills and a demonstrated interest in financial markets and investing. Candidates should be collaborative yet able to work independently and take ownership of projects. Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a willingness to engage in rigorous investment discussions are essential. Prior experience in investing, finance, consulting, corporate strategy, or other analytical fields is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Current first-year MBA student expecting to graduate in Spring 2028.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and investing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently and take ownership of projects.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and willingness to engage in rigorous investment discussions.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; PRINCO does not provide visa sponsorship or support employment-based work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in investing, finance, consulting, corporate strategy, or another analytical field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prospective investment managers and investment opportunities across global markets.
• Conduct due diligence and develop recommendations through rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Engage directly with managers, portfolio company executives, and industry experts.
• Travel to meet managers at their offices and/or visit portfolio companies and assets, with potential domestic and international travel.
• Develop investment memoranda, presentations, and other analyses to inform decisions.
• Contribute to formal and informal meetings and discussions by developing and articulating independent perspectives and asking thoughtful questions.
• Contribute to sourcing, evaluation, execution, and monitoring of investments across PRINCO's global portfolio.

What This Job Offers

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