2027 MBA Internship Program

Cambridge Associates•Boston, MA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Cambridge Associates offers a 10-week MBA internship program in Boston, Massachusetts, running from June 7 to August 13, 2027. The program provides exposure to investment management and the opportunity to work alongside Investment Directors. It begins with orientation and training to familiarize interns with the firm, its data and research resources, client work, and investment teams. Interns collaborate with Investment Directors on client portfolios and research projects across asset classes, take on significant individual responsibility within investment teams, and may interact with clients and present their work. The role is hybrid, with interns expected to work in the office an average of three days per week and work 40 hours per week. Compensation is prorated based on an annual salary of $150,000, and the offer includes a sign-on bonus. Interns receive structured mentorship, with an Investment Director serving as their key resource. They have opportunities to work across the Endowment & Foundation, Retirement, Insurance & Government, and Private Client practice areas; attend meetings with clients and investment managers; engage with research teams and specialized groups; connect with colleagues across global offices; and participate in learning sessions and events with firm leadership.

Requirements

Be an MBA or similar advanced-degree student entering the final year of coursework.
Have a record of high academic achievement.
Demonstrate interest in investments and capital markets or related quantitative fields.
Demonstrate analytical skills and strong communication skills.
Have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and operate effectively in a team environment.
Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior investment experience, including graduate coursework focused on capital markets, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and develop diversified portfolios intended to increase returns and lower volatility in line with clients’ time horizons, risk tolerances, and income needs.
Conduct analyses, prepare materials, and advise clients on investment and financial issues.
Select and evaluate investment managers across asset classes, including alternative assets such as venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, real estate, timberland, and oil and gas.
Participate in an Investment Due Diligence project assessing investment managers within an asset class.
Collaborate with Investment Directors on client portfolios and research projects.
Take individual responsibility on investment-team relationships, including direct client interaction and presentation opportunities.