Intern, Research Analyst (Spring 2027)

About the role

The intern will gain exposure to capital markets from the perspective of an institutional investor and will work with multiple asset classes that include global equity, global fixed income, real assets, diversifying strategies, and private equity. This experience will derive from dedicated and ad-hoc research performed by the intern with the oversight of asset class sector team heads, the portfolio management team, and the Director of Research.

Responsibilities

• Ad-hoc research supporting asset class sector teams, portfolio management team, and the asset and risk allocation team.
• Dedicated project work supporting research and portfolio management needs. Projects may involve asset allocation and liquidity studies, custom performance analysis, asset manager analysis, etc.
• Attend weekly research meetings and support the management of the meeting.
• Attend and aid in the coordination of asset class team meetings.
• Produce ongoing research reporting.
• Attend investment manager meetings in conjunction with members of the sector team and write summary notes and analyses of the managers and their investment strategies.
• Aid in the management of information in the FEG’s internal manager database.
• Aid in authoring various monthly and quarterly summaries and overview reports.
• Aid in authoring and editing portions of research publications.

Requirements

• The right candidate will possess a solid academic profile and GPA and will be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on finance or a related field and an interest in an investment career.
• The position entails a one or two-semester commitment and the requirement of 40 hours/week in FEG's Cincinnati office.
• Broad understanding of investment strategies and industry.
• Strong analytical and both verbal and written communication skills, as well as a sense of intellectual curiosity, are critical.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, initiative, dependability, and team orientation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience preferred.

What you’ll bring

• Listen and learn while still taking full ownership of individual scope of work.
• Take pride in having and continuing to develop expert financial data domain knowledge.
• Enjoy ensuring clients have excellent customer service.
• Care about data quality and consistency.
• Create & follow processes while thinking through efficiencies.
• Engage collaboratively with clients, investment teams and peers.
• Prioritize effectively and decisively across complex teams and competing priorities.
• Enjoy working in and learning about the financial investment industry.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities commensurate with qualifications and performance.
• Employer-paid life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage plus subsidized Medical, Dental, & Vision plans.
• Wealth Benefits including 401(k) and ESOP Programs with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, PTO, Parental Leave).
• Flexible work options designed to support work-life balance while maintaining productivity and collaboration.
• Employee-led culture committees focused on engagement, well-being, diversity, and a positive workplace environment.
• A structured mentorship program that fosters professional growth, knowledge sharing, and leadership development through meaningful one-on-one connections.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs to support continued learning and career development.
• Reimbursement for eligible professional certifications and industry-recognized designations.
• Access to comprehensive wellness programs that support physical, mental, and overall well-being.

Work Authorization Requirement

FEG Investment Advisors is committed to fostering diversity and maintaining equitable, inclusive hiring practices. At this time, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must already have legal authorization to work in the United States at the time they apply and remain authorized throughout their employment, without requiring current or future sponsorship.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.