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Internship in Investment Analytics and Data (Undergraduate and Master's)

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Dimensional Fund Advisors

Sep 25, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Banking & Finance
  • Austin

Requirements

  • Minimum 3.2 GPA and pursuing an undergraduate or specialized Master’s degree with an expected graduation date of December 2024 – June 2025. Preferred fields of study include finance, economics, mathematics, information systems, computer science, data science, physics, and engineering.
  • Experience working with large data sets.
  • Knowledge of databases and query language (T-SQL, SAS) is highly considered, as pulling data from databases and performing analysis are major components of the job.
  • Programming skills (C#, Python, R, Stata, Java) are highly considered.
  • Strong logic skills – ability to see the big picture while remaining detail focused.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US. If you are an F1 student requiring sponsorship in the future, your program must be STEM and eligible for the 2-year OPT extension.

Responsibilities

  • This ten-week program will expose interns to the day-to-day activities of the IAD group. Interns will gain an understanding of what it's like to be a IAD Analyst at Dimensional, as they will be involved in projects that meet our firm’s current business needs. You will be expected to use your intellect, quantitative reasoning, and computational skills to identify and solve the various issues that arise in a fast-paced environment, working simultaneously on individual projects and team-based initiatives. Depending on what team within the IAD group you are assigned to, projects may include the following:
  • Help manage and distribute quality data and analysis to aid the portfolio management and sales processes;
  • Building new tools to enhance investment processes;
  • Assist in data architecture for distribution of investment data to internal clients and help define and build data structures for exposure of data to end consumers;
  • Perform analysis on portfolios and prospective strategies; and
  • Contribute to ongoing efficiency efforts through automation, process design, and implementation;
  • This position is best suited for candidates who are interested in learning the broad principles of Dimensional’s investment philosophy and the nuanced application of those principles in our investment process within the group that forms the “engine room” of the firm’s investment and reporting processes.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors

Going beyond indexing since 1981.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dimensional is a leading global investment firm that has been translating academic research into practical investment solutions since 1981. Guided by a strong belief in markets, we help investors pursue higher expected returns through a systematic investment process that integrates research insights with advanced portfolio design, management, and trading while balancing tradeoffs that can impact returns. Dimensional is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has 14 global offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. As of June 30, 2023, Dimensional manages $634 billion for investors worldwide. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. *“Dimensional” refers to the Dimensional separate but affiliated entities generally, rather than to one particular entity. These entities are Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd., DFA Australia Limited, Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC, Dimensional Fund Advisors Pte. Ltd., Dimensional Ireland Limited, Dimensional Japan Ltd., and Dimensional Hong Kong Limited. Dimensional Hong Kong Limited is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission to conduct Type 1 (dealing in securities) regulated activities only and does not provide asset management services.

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