Wisconsin Investment Management Company (WISIMCO) 2027 Summer Analyst Internship Program

About the role

WISIMCO, the investment division of The University of Wisconsin Foundation, manages UWF’s long-term investment assets to maximize the impact of philanthropic gifts supporting the UW community. This role is a full-time, eight-week training program working directly with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and investment staff. The program offers a unique opportunity to learn about various asset classes and investment opportunities while being mentored by an investment professional.

The position will work on-site at UWF’s downtown Capitol Square location and serves as the primary source for WISIMCO’s full-time Investment Analyst Program.

Responsibilities

• Investment Manager Selection
  • Provide qualitative and quantitative analysis as part of prospective manager due diligence and ongoing manager monitoring across public and private markets.
  • Participate in meetings with prospective managers, external references, and business executives.
  • Draft and publish meeting notes to enhance team awareness of investment updates and new opportunities.
  • Draft reports detailing investment recommendations and actions.
• Co-Investment Analysis
  • Provide quantitative analysis including financial modeling for proposed investments.
  • Provide qualitative analysis across segment, geography, and competitors.
  • Participate in meetings with prospective managers, external references, and business executives.
  • Draft and publish meeting notes to enhance team awareness of investment updates and new opportunities.
  • Draft reports detailing investment recommendations and actions.
• Research Projects
  • Pursue thematic research within potential new asset classes and investment strategies.
  • Assist in the preparation of internal investment memos and investment committee materials.
  • Contribute to potential areas of improvement across investment and risk processes.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary degree program.
• Intellectually curious about investing, business models, and portfolio construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, take initiative, and understand priorities.
• Sense of professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to interact with business executives and appropriately and professionally represent WISIMCO.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.

Prior investing experience is not required.