The LAGERS paid investment internship program provides the experience to understand asset allocation, investment strategy, market analysis, and many other components of managing an $11 billion, multi-asset portfolio. With personalized mentoring from our CIO and other industry professionals, this is your opportunity to launch your career in institutional investing.
What you will do:
- Research and Analysis: Conducts analysis of investment strategies and vehicles across equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, and alternative investments.
- Due Diligence: Supports the IMR team in conducting qualitative and quantitative due diligence on potential investment opportunities.
- Portfolio Management Support: Assists in monitoring the performance of existing investments, updating and maintaining databases, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity for effective decision-making.
- Financial Modeling: Updates existing financial models and communicates with the investment team the results.
- Reporting: Prepares reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders, summarizing research findings, investment strategies, and performance metrics.
- Market Monitoring: Stays updated on market trends and economic developments that could impact the fund’s investments.
- Collaboration: Works closely with the investment team to support the implementation of investment strategies.
What makes you a great fit:
- You are a motivated university student within 12 months of graduation with a keen interest in institutional investing.
- You thrive in an in-person, team orientated environment and are eager to contribute.
- You are available at least 15 hours per week, with flexibility around your classes.
- You are driven to grow, eager to sharpen your skills, and ready to dive deep into the world of investment management.
This opportunity is ideal for those pursuing a CFA or CAIA certification or a career in business, finance, or analytics.
Public pension funds, like Missouri LAGERS, are among some of the largest institutional investors in the world, managing billions of dollars to ensure the financial security of hardworking public employees. Join our team and you will work alongside some of the top investment professionals in the business as you gain real-world experience that will jump start your career.
Our office is in Jefferson City, MO, a convenient 30-minute drive from Columbia or 20-minute drive from Fulton.
