Investment Analyst Intern (Summer 2027)

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking an Investment Analyst Intern to support the Office of Investments during a full-time summer internship. The role involves assisting with investment research, sourcing, underwriting, portfolio monitoring, performance analysis, reporting, due diligence, and strategic projects.

What you'll do:

• Support all investment activities including asset allocation and strategy research; investment sourcing, underwriting and execution; portfolio monitoring and analysis; and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor investment managers / investments performance and ensure that allocations taken, and current exposures are in accordance with established investment policy guidelines
• Participate in sourcing and on-going due diligence efforts
• Assist with the completion of strategic projects as assigned by the Office of Investments staff
• Update and distribute performance and economic models maintained by the Office of Investments
• Other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Knowledge of investment concepts, terminology, styles, models, strategies, and fundamental investment factors
• Knowledge of statistical concepts, methods, and models, and their application to investments
• Considerable skill in using a computer in a Windows environment with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and other business software to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, charts, and reports
• HS Diploma/GED required
• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree required from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, law, economics, mathematics, computer science, data science, or a related degree