Deadline:
January 17, 2025
Location(s)
United States of America
Chicago, IL
Overview
Details
Company Description
As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.
Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.
Job Description
For the Summer 2025 program, we are seeking several interns to support our Investment and Client focused teams.
As an intern at Wilshire, regardless of the specific team placement, you could work with institutional clients, private markets solutions, manager research, or portfolio management. Your responsibilities may include helping create presentations, addressing client inquiries, conducting analyses on portfolios, and contributing to the identification of investment opportunities.
Overall, the internship experience offers valuable insights into the workings of an investment management firm and the broader financial industry.
Our summer internship is a 10-week program for undergraduate students. You will be fully immersed in the day-to-day activities of one of our teams while gaining exposure to Wilshire’s people and culture. Our internship is designed to provide an education in investment management and Wilshire’s work specifically, along with creating a community among interns through virtual and in-person connections. As part of the intern class, you can expect a strong mentorship experience and exposure to Wilshire’s thought leaders.
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Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
- Working toward a bachelor’s or master's degree, with graduation date between 12/2025 - 6/2026
- All majors encouraged to apply
- Prior internships or professional experience; experience in investment management, investment banking, management consulting or financial services industries is a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively within team, cross functionally, and with clients
- Excellent analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills
- Collaborative; a team player
- Passionate commitment to personal and professional development
Dates
Deadline: January 17, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
The pay rate for this position is $25/hour. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.
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