Global Investing Intern

WHO ARE WE

Cambridge Associates is a leading global investment firm. We work with endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients to build, implement and manage bespoke investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Our goal is to meet clients wherever they are in the investment process. We offer a variety of services to complement those needs, including acting as an outsourced investment office and non-discretionary portfolio management. Committed to independence since our founding more than 50 years ago, we are motivated only by what is best for our clients.

Our clients trust the experience, leadership, and integrity of our investment professionals. We have a global team of outstanding investment portfolio managers/advisors and an extensive research platform to support them. With more than 1,400 employees in eleven locations around the globe, we are constantly looking to discover new ways to add long-term value to our clients portfolios. This extensive network helps us to identify and access the best investment opportunities around the globe. Our manager coverage across multiple asset classes ranging from traditional equity and fixed income to alternative investments such as hedge funds, private credit, private equity, venture capital and real assets affords us the privileged bird's eye view of investor portfolios and deepens our investment expertise and thought leadership.

At Cambridge Associates, we believe that culture is central to your success and ours. We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive and diverse. Here, we get the opportunity to work closely as a local team serving local clients while leveraging our global community. At Cambridge Associates, collaboration wins, kindness matters and we hold true to a culture that enables you to succeed.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The 6-month internship program with our Global Investment Services (GIS) team in Singapore provides immediate exposure to the investment world and an opportunity to work alongside client investment teams with a range of experiences. Our team is responsible for portfolio management and providing advisory services to our clients across Asia. We leverage our global expertise across multiple asset classes to provide research-driven recommendations and advice to our clients and build custom portfolios catered to their individual needs, circumstances, and priorities. You will work with a variety of clients ranging from endowments to private clients. You will be exposed to different client portfolios that touch a variety of asset classes including public equities, fixed income, hedge funds, and private investments. An orientation and training program introduces interns to the firm and familiarizes them with our data, research resources, client work, and investment portfolios. Each intern is paired with an Investment Analyst mentor who serves as his/her key resource while at the firm.

Interns work alongside client investment teams on current client portfolios and investment research projects, and assume significant individual responsibility on these accounts.

The Internship Program runs for approximately 6 months, typically beginning in late December and concluding in July.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and/or periodic review of asset allocation, investment strategy and portfolio construction for client portfolios
• Prepare regular portfolio review and recommendation materials for our clients investment committees and/or other staff
• Participate in the critical evaluation and selection of investment managers for virtually all asset classes, including alternative investments such as venture capital, private equity, private credit and hedge funds
• Prepare and draft investment recommendations related to the hiring or firing of investment managers
• Participate in investment manager meetings and assist in the manager research process
• Perform quantitative analysis related to asset allocation, risk monitoring, and performance attribution
• Liaise with the Client Reporting Group in the preparation of clients performance reports
• Collaborate with Investment Directors and Analysts to support clients inquiries and requests on an ad-hoc basis

Skills:

• A demonstrated interest in investments, including alternative investments such as hedge funds and private equity / venture capital / private credit, and the capital markets
• Familiarity with computer databases and spreadsheets, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, keen eye for detail, ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications:

• Penultimate students (any major), with a record of high academic achievement
• Must be eligible to work in Singapore without sponsorship or restriction

We Offer:

• In-depth orientation and training program and structured mentorship program, which partners each intern with an Investment Analyst who serves as his/her key resource while at the firm
• Opportunities to work on current client portfolios across our two primary practice areas: Endowments & Foundations and Private Clients
• Opportunities to work with and meet colleagues from across our global offices and to access the firm's global research and investment management resources
• Ability to attend meetings with clients and top-tier investment managers broad exposure to asset classes
• Direct exposure to our research teams and specialized groups

All applications MUST include a resume and a cover letter for consideration.

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The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.