Private Investments Intern Research & Portfolio Management
About The Position
Knight Foundation is seeking a Private Investments Intern - Research & Portfolio Management to join the foundation for Summer 2026. This paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that advances Knight Foundation's mission. In this role, the Private Investments Intern will support research, data analysis and portfolio monitoring activities related to the foundation's private investment allocation. The intern will contribute to core investment research and manager monitoring processes while gaining exposure to endowment portfolio management. About Knight Foundation Knight Foundation supports a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and the success of American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers. Our approach is inclusive and nonpartisan. We value freedom of speech and the press, and we often embrace new and innovative technology to achieve our goals. Our drive to create positive change is amplified by our ability to collaborate internally and with our partners. We look for authenticity, agility, and accountability, knowing we are at our best when we leverage our collective strengths and experiences. We proactively approach our work with a sense of pride and responsibility-adapting, as needed, to the changing realities in our communities. About the Internship Program Knight Foundation internships are typically 10 weeks, running from early June through mid-August. Pay: $20.00 per hour Eligibility: Open to local and non-local students with the legal right to work in the United States. Relocation: Interns are responsible for their own travel and housing costs. Designed as a reciprocal learning experience, Knight Foundation internships provide students with real responsibility, professional development and exposure to the field of philanthropy, while enabling teams to move important projects forward. Interns gain practical skills, confidence and professional networks through project work and organization-wide programming. Working with the Investment Team, the intern will support research and portfolio management activities related to private investments. Responsibilities may include: Reviewing and summarizing financial reporting from private investment managers Updating and maintaining private investment holdings and transparency data Creating and populating one-page manager monitoring templates Analyzing financial and portfolio data to support research and monitoring efforts Drafting internal memos or reports related to portfolio exposures, benchmarking or peer comparisons Reviewing online databases, research reports and other industry resources
Requirements
- Undergraduate student
- Academic or extracurricular interest in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, computer science or related fields
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Understanding of basic investment principles, including securities, valuations and portfolio theory
- Experience or strong interest in capital or financial markets
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources
- Comfort managing multiple workstreams
- Professional discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and summarizing financial reporting from private investment managers
- Updating and maintaining private investment holdings and transparency data
- Creating and populating one-page manager monitoring templates
- Analyzing financial and portfolio data to support research and monitoring efforts
- Drafting internal memos or reports related to portfolio exposures, benchmarking or peer comparisons
- Reviewing online databases, research reports and other industry resources
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
