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Cambridge Associates · 1 month ago

Cambridge Associates Managing Private Investment Portfolios Program - 2026

Boston

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Cambridge Associates is a leading global investment firm that helps clients manage custom investment portfolios. They are offering a program for college students to learn about private investments, including private equity and venture capital, through lectures and group projects over five days in Boston.

FinanceFinancial ServicesService IndustryVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Resume and written response are required to be considered for the program

This program is an opportunity for college students with no experience or prior exposure to private investments

Through this program, students will learn about the exciting world of private equity, venture capital, ESG/impact-focused strategies, and other private markets such as real estate and private credit

The five-day program will involve discussions of the various asset classes and private investment portfolio construction and will end with a capstone project

Students will have the opportunity to travel to Cambridge Associates’ headquarters in Boston, MA for the entirety of the program

Cambridge Associates will cover travel and related expenses

Participants will need to bring their own technology device to program

Access to Microsoft Office suite is necessary

Open to rising sophomores and juniors (Classes of 2027 and 2028)

Required for application: Resume and written response to the following questions (no more than one page):

“Why do you want to learn more about private investments and attend this program?”

“What classes or activities have you taken/been involved with that demonstrate your interest in the investment industry?”

What is your most prominent attribute as a student and how will it help to add value to the CAMPP Program cohort?

Introduction to Cambridge Associates and private investments

Deep dive into private investment strategies including buyouts, growth equity, venture capital, ESG/impact, real estate and energy, and credit

Exposure to private investment portfolio construction

Exploration of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the investment industry and private investment sector

Opportunities to engage with investment and recruiting professionals for 1:1 mentoring, career guidance and resume review sessions

Case studies and lectures

Group projects and collaboration

Small group capstone presentation

Qualification

Private investmentsInvestment strategiesPortfolio constructionMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Resume and written response are required to be considered for the program

Open to rising sophomores and juniors (Classes of 2027 and 2028)

Access to Microsoft Office suite is necessary

Eagerness to explore and learn about the investment industry and private investments

Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in team environment demonstrated through previous work experiences and/or extracurricular and volunteer activities

Familiarity with MS Office suite, including PowerPoint