
Investment Analyst Intern (Summer 2026) at Purdue Research Foundation
Purdue Research Foundation · West Lafayette, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in West Lafayette
This is a summer internship located in Fishers, Indiana running from June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 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.
Required Education and Experience
- HS diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Completion of Freshman year of college 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.