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Public Equities Intern

NYS Teachers' Retirement System
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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. The Public Equities Division is seeking a motivated, analytical and intellectual curious student 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 currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program in finance, accounting, business management, data science or a closely related major, with at least one semester remaining to complete all degree requirements following the internship and must be a rising junior, rising senior, or a graduate student by Summer 2027. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Highly organized, proactive, and eagerness to learn 
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required
  • 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 Public Equities Intern will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: 

  • 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 
  • Participate in meetings with external investment managers 
  • Contribute to special projects, such as operational initiatives, asset allocation, etc. 

 

Salary Grade 

This is a non-graded position 

 

Salary Range 

$24.00 per hour 

 

Job Type 

Temporary