Undergraduate Investment Analyst Intern (Summer 2027) - Investment Office

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Investment Office is seeking a current undergraduate student for a summer 2027 internship supporting the management and oversight of the University’s endowment and other long-term financial investments. The intern will work closely with Investment Office staff in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and gain experience in investment analysis and portfolio reporting. The University’s global portfolio includes investments across public equities, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate, natural resources, distressed opportunities, and fixed income.

The role involves analytical and research work, including developing portfolio-monitoring systems and models, conducting qualitative and quantitative due diligence on investment managers, preparing presentations for senior administration and the Investment Committee, and researching investment strategies and market opportunities. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable, comfortable working independently and collaboratively, and able to communicate ideas effectively to senior leadership and other partners.

This is a fixed-term internship of approximately 12 weeks during summer 2027. The position requires in-office work five days per week in the Greater Pittsburgh region near the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania campus. Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States; Carnegie Mellon will not sponsor an employment visa for this opportunity.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a sophomore undergraduate student.
• Must have a major in Real Estate, Consulting, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Business Administration & Management, Business Analytics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Financial Management, or International Business.
• Minimum GPA of 3.25.
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal, listening, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of investment management concepts, current global events, and market conditions.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States; the University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and oversight of the University’s endowment and other long-term financial investments.
• Manage the development of systems and models for monitoring the investment portfolio.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative due diligence on investment managers.
• Prepare presentations for the University’s senior administration and Investment Committee.
• Research new and existing investment strategies and market opportunities, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance for benefits-eligible employees.
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Family Concierge Team support for childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed