The intern will conduct research, data collection, and analysis on potential investments while supporting the organization's three teams. They will also assist with report production, database management, and attend meetings with external investment managers.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be a sophomore student at a UR Partner Institution with a major or minor in Business, Finance, or a quantitative discipline. Strong quantitative, analytical, and Microsoft Office skills are required, along with excellent academic credentials.
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Job Description
Spider Management Company Summer Internship Opportunity for UR Partner Institutions ONLY:
Virginia State University, Hampden-Sydney College, Randolph College, University of Lynchburg, The Citadel, Campbellsville University, Longwood University, PGA First Tee affiliation
POSITION SUMMARY: Spider Management’s (Spider's) internship program is intended to expose a sophomore student to a wide range of strategies across the asset management industry.
Spider Management Company is the investment office for the University of Richmond and a select group of other non-profit organizations. Spider’s 23-person team is split between Investments, Operations, and Investor Relations.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: This internship will provide valuable hands-on experience across the organization’s three teams. Projects could include, but are not limited to, research, data collection and analysis on potential investments, report production, database management, compliance, and market analysis. Candidates will attend team meetings, as well as have the opportunity to attend meetings with external investment managers across asset classes (meetings may be virtual or in-person). Candidates will also have the opportunity to take on ad-hoc projects to improve the team’s processes and/or explore select topics of interest for the purpose of presenting their findings to the team.
Our intern program offers the following:
The opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily responsibilities, projects, and initiatives
Collaborate with seasoned professionals
Interact with team members and senior leadership
Gain exposure to various areas of the business
Contribute to evaluations of prospective investment opportunities
What You Will Learn/Gain During the Internship:
Basics of endowment and foundation investing
Interact with and learn from world-class investment managers
Fundamentals of asset allocation and portfolio management
Introduction to multiple traditional and alternative investment asset classes
Exposure to investment opportunities in a wide variety of sectors and geographies
QUALIFICATIONS:
Fall 2026 Sophomore, preferably majoring or minoring in Business/Finance or another quantitative discipline
Must have excellent academic credentials
Fully developed quantitative and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; advanced Excel and/or PowerPoint skills preferred
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to multi-task and work independently
Detail-oriented and extremely proactive
Self-starter
High level of professionalism and integrity
Cooperative attitude – must be a team player
Interest in investment management industry, particularly non-profit investment management
Must adhere to Spider Management Company’s Code of Ethics policy
REQUIRED:
Fall 2026 Sophomore Student; Econ and Finance majors strongly preferred
Student attending a UR Partner Institution (see above if your institution is listed)
Resume and cover letter
Copy of Unofficial College Transcript
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; schedule times may vary.
Pay Rate: $20 to $25 an hour. This is an 8 to 10-week part-time, temporary position, mid-May to mid-August 2027.
Requirements
•Research
•Data collection
•Data analysis
•Report production
•Database management
•Compliance
•Market analysis
•Investment management
•Asset allocation
•Portfolio management
•Microsoft Office
•Excel
•PowerPoint
•Communication
•Analytical skills
•Quantitative skills
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