MarketVector Index Operations Summer Intern
About the role
MarketVector Index Operations Summer Intern position based in New York, NY, within the Index Operations department of MarketVector Indexes, a subsidiary of VanEck. Reporting to the Global Head of Index Operations. The internship runs for 10 weeks from June 7 to August 13, full‑time, non‑exempt.
VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955, developing forward‑looking ETF and active strategies. MarketVector develops and maintains the MarketVector, MVIS and BlueStar index families covering over 200 investable benchmark indices across digital assets, fixed income, equities, hard assets, emerging markets, ESG and disruptive thematic indexes. Interns receive exposure across the firm through educational, mentorship and networking events, work with senior management, and gain insight into the financial services industry and critical business skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in projects related to data acquisition, quality assurance and data consistency.
- Take part in projects related to index operations, new indexes and index research processes.
- Stay current on index industry trends, news, and events.
- Prepare regular index statistics, reports, and competitive intelligence.
- Contribute to projects leveraging deep learning, data analytics and other advanced technologies.
Qualifications
- Excellent data skills.
- Familiarity with standard software (MS Office, especially Excel).
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English; other languages a plus.
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, SQL, or VBA) with a focus on automation and data processing.
- Capital markets knowledge.
- Currently entering junior level (3rd year) or beyond within a 4‑year college program.
- Some experience within a corporate environment is helpful but not required.
Skills
Data analysis, Excel, programming (Python/R/SQL/VBA), communication, teamwork, knowledge of capital markets.
Pay
The maximum hourly rate for this position is $25 an hour.
Schedule
10‑week summer internship, typically June 7 – August 13, full‑time.