2027 Summer Intern Program
About the role
Davenport is an employee‑owned firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with offices throughout the mid‑Atlantic. Founded in 1863, the company provides wealth management and financial advisory services including traditional brokerage, professional money management, financial planning, market research, and public finance.
The Summer Intern Program offers students a paid learning opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a business setting and exposure to the Investment Services industry. Interns work in a team environment, build confidence interacting with professional staff, develop a positive work ethic, learn about professional careers in the industry, and expand personal and professional networks. Participation is limited to one summer.
Interns are assigned to a specific department; the firm makes every attempt to match interns to departments based on individual majors and career interests. Typical departments include:
- Financial Services
- Compliance
- Fixed Income
- Marketing
- Client Services
- Information Technology
Most positions are located in Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities
- Daily responsibilities will vary and depend on each intern’s department assignment.
- Because the firm works with confidential customer information and is heavily regulated, work assignments may be limited.
Qualifications
- Must be scheduled to graduate between December 2027 and May 2029.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Prior work experience preferred.
- Beginner to intermediate Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word & Excel).
- Hardworking and proactive.
- Positive attitude, conscientious and polite.
- Professional appearance.
- Dependable and flexible.
Benefits
- Weekly Lunch & Learn program with senior‑level department representatives.
- Volunteer and networking/social events.
Pay
$20 per hour.