Weiss Asset Management: Launching Your Finance Career Through Fellowships and Internships

Weiss Asset Management (WAM) offers ambitious students several pathways to launch their careers in finance, through its Underclassmen Fellowship and Summer Investment Analyst Internship programs. With a commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders, WAM provides immersive experiences, skill development, and real-world applications. These programs are designed to give participants a firsthand look into the life of an investment analyst and contribute to WAM's long-term success.

Underclassmen Fellowship: An Intensive Introduction to Finance

Weiss Asset Management invites applications for our 2026 Underclassmen Fellowship in Boston. The Fellowship is a two-day intensive program designed for underclassmen interested in a career in finance. This fellowship serves as a gateway to future internships and full-time roles within the company. The Fellowship is awarded to a select cohort of outstanding students in their freshman and sophomore year of college. This program is only open to current Freshmen and Sophomores (Classes of 2028 and 2029). If selected, students will join us in our Boston office in early January (exact dates to be announced). All selected students will have their transportation and hotel costs fully covered. High-performing fellows may be considered for future internship opportunities.

Program Highlights

The WAM Fellowship offers a blend of immersive experiences, skill development, and practical applications, giving participants a firsthand look into the life of an investment analyst at WAM. During the fellowship, participants will engage in interactive sessions with analysts and senior management, enhancing their understanding of the industry. Each fellow will work closely with seasoned professionals who are readily available to provide guidance, support, and real-time feedback. Fellows will participate in educational and development programming, gaining a solid foundation in key areas like financial markets, risk assessment, and investment analysis. Throughout the program, fellows will attend a variety of events, both professional and social, to help you connect with our team and get to know the firm's operations on a personal level.

Summer Investment Analyst Internship: Deep Dive into Fundamental Analysis

Weiss Asset Management (WAM) invites applications for our Summer 2027 Investment Analyst Internship in Boston. The internship focuses on fundamental analysis and offers exposure to various investment strategies, requiring deep research skills and a passion for understanding complex markets. As a summer analyst at WAM, you will collaborate closely with our investment team, which invests globally in equities, derivatives, and fixed income through fundamental and quantitative strategies. With a primary emphasis on fundamental analysis, this internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a range of our investment strategies. The investment analysis track is suited for students who enjoy deep research and are passionate about understanding complex markets and solving difficult problems. High-performing interns are typically offered full-time positions upon graduation.

Responsibilities and Expectations

As a summer analyst, you will collaborate closely with the investment team and gain exposure to various investment strategies. The role emphasizes deep research and understanding of complex markets. WAM has the flexibility to tailor projects for each intern to allow him or her to demonstrate current skills and to develop new ones.

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Essential Skills

WAM seeks candidates who possess the following skills:

Fundamental Analysis
Equities
Derivatives
Fixed Income
Quantitative Strategies
Research
Problem Solving
Statistical Analysis
Decision Making
Collaboration
Mentorship
Investment Strategies
Integrity
Creativity
Continuous Learning
Teamwork

Weiss Asset Management: A Collaborative and Innovative Environment

For over 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $4 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. WAM fosters a collaborative environment where decisions are made in diverse teams. The firm values integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement. Team members represent a broad spectrum of backgrounds and academic disciplines, and bring a diversity of perspective, which benefits us all.

Culture of Open Communication and Respect

You enjoy a collaborative environment, where decisions are made in diverse teams. You work well in a flat structure and are comfortable voicing dissenting opinion. If you disagree, we expect you to speak up - whether you’re an intern or portfolio manager. Our collaborative environment allows for open discussion on interesting and valuable projects. WAM is an equal opportunity employer.

Commitment to Social Responsibility

Partnering with investors who are working to make our world a better place is important to us. Many of our investors are not-for-profit organizations, including charitable foundations and hospitals. We are an evidence-based company that makes investment decisions based on rational thought. We treat people with respect and ideas with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Benefits of Working at Weiss

Weiss has all the benefits of a start-up with the security of a large firm. We value our team members and try to provide everything they need to succeed. At Weiss, all employees participate on a variety of projects alongside members of other departments who represent a range of backgrounds. We hire interns to cultivate the next generation of leaders.

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