NEPC, LLC · 2 days ago
Summer of 2026 Investment Consulting Graduate Internship Program
NEPC, LLC is a full-service investment consulting firm seeking four summer interns for its Investment Consulting Graduate Internship Program. Interns will engage in meaningful, project-based work across various teams, gaining exposure to institutional investment consulting and participating in learning opportunities throughout the summer.
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Responsibilities
Conducting independent research using NEPC systems and data to develop educational materials for client presentations, covering market size, investment considerations, historical performance, and benchmarks
Evaluating portfolio implementation considerations and developing recommendations around the role of liquid real assets in institutional portfolios
Assessing appropriate strategies, comparing active versus passive approaches, and analyzing implementation structures such as dedicated mandates versus diversified managers
Collaborating with the investment team to refine conclusions while also forming independent viewpoints supported by research and data
Conducting a market canvassing project focused on identifying medium to large retirement plans that currently utilize banks or broker advisors with primarily transactional advisory models
Researching and mapping the competitive landscape, identifying plan structures, and determining key decision makers across prospective organizations
Partnering with internal consultants and analysts to organize findings and help prioritize high-potential prospects for targeted outreach campaigns
Leading internal discussions to brainstorm outreach strategies and ultimately presenting findings and recommendations to senior team members
Participating in introductory prospect calls, assisting with documentation, and supporting follow-up efforts
Evaluating how NEPC’s institutional-quality research and materials can be most effectively communicated to Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and their end clients
Assessing existing NEPC content and identifying optimal messaging approaches, formats, and delivery and access points to ensure materials are scalable, compliant, and aligned with the needs of the RIA channel
Contributing to both brand strategy and the implementation of research delivery processes, while deepening investment knowledge and strengthening business writing and communication skills
Supporting the Portfolio Construction team in developing a repeatable process to analyze and monitor portfolios across NEPC’s client base, with the objective of identifying key trends and insights to enable a more proactive portfolio advisory approach
Helping design an analytical framework and contributing to a research report focused on portfolio performance, asset allocation, and related metrics
Organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing data to uncover meaningful patterns and areas of focus for research teams and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Applicants should be actively pursuing an MBA or master's degree, preferably in Finance or Economics
We are seeking candidates with at least a year of prior exposure to the investment industry through professional experience
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail
A proactive mindset
A willingness to learn
Preferred
Experience with Python, R, or AI-enabled analytical tools is a plus but not required
Company
NEPC, LLC
NEPC, LLC is a full-service, investment consulting firm, serving more than 400 clients with over $1.6T assets under advisement.
Funding
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Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-10-21Acquired
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