What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Intern position at Meketa Investment Group?
Research Intern
Responsibilities:
The Research Intern will assist the Research staff in updating published research material. The intern’s primary responsibilities will be to collect data, to edit papers, and to fully engage in the process of updating our published material.
While the normal workday consists of the hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this position may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
The Intern will work regularly with analysts and consultants in carrying out the position’s duties.
Required Skills, Experience, Knowledge:
- Strong financial research focus.
- Ability to gather, organize, and coordinate data from disparate sources.
- Facility with spreadsheet programs and word processing software.
- Skill at analyzing, evaluating, and reviewing quantitative information, with a high degree of accuracy; familiarity with investment statistics.
- Excellent attention to detail and organized work habits.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under time pressure.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Familiarity with financial and statistical concepts.
- Ability to work within established guidelines and procedures.
Measures of Success:
- Quality of data collection and editing efforts.
- Volume of papers updated.
- Value of editorial suggestions.
About Meketa Investment Group
Meketa Investment Group is an employee-owned full service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 200 employees among our six U.S. office locations and London.
Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. To support employees, Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time-based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education.
Meketa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
