Public Equities Intern (Summer 2026)

Apply by: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.

Position Summary

With a long-term investment horizon and a commitment to prudent fiduciary management our investment team oversees a diversified portfolio across internally managed and external strategies.

We are seeking a motivated, analytical and intellectual curious summer investment intern to support our investment staff. The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects that may include evaluating investment opportunities, performing research on external strategies, contributing to portfolio management processes, trade execution and trading cost analysis. This internship provides hand-on experience within a professional institution investment environment at a top ten US public pension plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in a full-time bachelor's or master's degree program in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Business, Data Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field; with at least one semester left to complete all degree requirements after the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized, proactive, and eagerness to learn
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
• Interest in institutional investing
• Effective communication skills
• High degree of integrity and commitment to fiduciary responsibility

Work Modality

Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.

Job Duties

The duties of the Public Equities Intern include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with research, including sector analyses, manager reviews and industry trends across public markets
• Support portfolio monitoring, including performance measurement, risk analytics and reporting
• Help prepare materials for internal meetings, investment committee discussions, board meetings and due diligence sessions
• Assist in trade execution processes, transaction cost analysis and broker selections
• Participate in meetings with external investment managers
• Contribute to special projects, such as operational initiatives, asset allocation, etc.

Salary Grade

This position is a non-graded position

Salary Range

$24.00 per hour

Job Type

Temporary

EEO STATEMENT

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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