Investments Analytics & Credit Research Summer Internship
About The Position
Since 1938, MacKay Shields has partnered with clients to help meet their investment goals through high quality products and exceptional service. As active managers, we serve a prominent group of pension funds, government and financial institutions, family offices, high net worth individuals, endowments, and foundations from across the globe. We were acquired by the New York Life Insurance Company in 1984 as the foundation to its multi-boutique investment advisor model. The model—which was designed to combine the benefits of nimble and independent investment boutiques with the strength of a financially strong partner—has been key to MacKay Shields ‘success. The firm currently manages assets for institutional investors and other financial service providers across the globe from its locations in New York, California, and New Jersey. We are currently searching to fill a Summer 2026 Investments Analytics & Credit Research Internship to join our team of investment professionals at MacKay Municipal Managers in our Los Angeles, CA office.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance and /or Computer Science,
- Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with knowledge of financial markets, capable of undertaking interpretive analysis of new concepts.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication and writing skills; Detail-oriented with ability to effectively multi-task.
- Benefit to candidates with understanding of core computer science and programming concepts, including data structures, algorithms as well as knowledge of programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, etc.).
- High proficiency in Excel/VBA, financial modelling and Bloomberg.
- 1-2 years of analytical internship experience.
Responsibilities
- Supporting a team of research analysts and portfolio managers in active municipal bond portfolio investments, through close interaction with daily trading activity as well as special projects and reports
- Responsibilities would include document and financial analysis, including financial modeling and scenario analysis. Surveilling existing bond portfolio positions and preparing credit research updates using financial modelling, scenario analysis and relevant databases.
- Provide market data analytics interface through data collection and preparation of special market reports and presentations.
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Career Level
Intern
