Intern

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC provides customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives for institutional investors. The Intern will participate in a project-based summer internship, contributing to investment management projects across portfolio management, investment strategies, credit research, client services, or operations while developing quantitative and analytical skills.

What you'll do:

• Using python or excel to build tools & reports used for alpha trading relative value analysis
• Analyzing and developing proprietary trading tools to facilitate strategy development, trade execution, and performance attribution
• Conducting in-depth analysis of proprietary commodity trading strategies using intraday tick-level futures data, aimed at strengthening strategic insights and improving risk-adjusted returns
• Analyzing risk factors and idiosyncratic costs associated with commonly traded market futures (i.e., S&P 500, International Fixed Income Futures)
• Updating Credit Research models used to track earnings, assess company financial profile, compare financial metrics across companies and/or analyze and compare bond spreads
• Participating in earnings calls, new issue calls, sell-side analyst calls, and/or rating agency calls
• Assisting client teams with the preparation of client reports and meeting materials
• Researching and analyzing U.S. corporate pension plan data to assess and report on funded status volatility
• Compiling bank data according to procedures throughout the day, which includes bank statements and collateral data
• Shadowing employees to understand all operational functions and how each group supports other departments at NISA

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a strong analytical and quantitative field such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or Computer Science required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and within a team setting
• Winter 2027 or Spring 2028 undergraduates are preferred

Benefits:

• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Life insurance options
• Paid time off
• A competitive retirement plan
• Onsite cafeteria
• Fitness center
• Health and wellness program
• Educational assistance program