Intern - Summer 2026 at Marquette Associates

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Investment Consulting, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • In the process of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field
  • Attention to detail and highly organized, ability to work independently to meet deadlines
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and react to change positively
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to quickly learn new software applications, including those which are proprietary
  • CRM or database management a plus
  • Critical thinking skills, self-starter with excellent follow-up abilities
  • Highly motivated with strong work ethic
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills and ability to work directly with others in a team setting

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Research and Consulting teams
  • Understand and analyze all asset classes in clients’ portfolios such as equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds and private equity
  • Participate in team and firm projects upon request, which may include creating charts/graphs for client deliverables and data analysis
  • Gather and analyze data for the research team or a specific asset class
  • Use the different investment terminals at Marquette in order to obtain the most accurate and time sensitive data available
  • Partner with performance and client analyst team members to complete various projects and deliverables
  • Gather data for monthly client meetings and analyze the data along with members of the assigned client team
  • Gather holdings for each client account to identify sector distribution and to compare the fundamental characteristics of the account to its appropriate benchmark
  • Monitor market trends and monthly performance results for all asset classes

Skills

Excel
Data Analysis
Financial Modeling
Asset Classes
Equities
Fixed Income
Real Estate
Hedge Funds
Private Equity
Bloomberg Terminal
Charting
Graphing
Market Trends
Portfolio Analysis
Benchmarking

Marquette Associates

Investment consulting for institutional clients

About Marquette Associates

Marquette Associates provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily for institutional clients, such as pension plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm develops personalized investment strategies and manages portfolios by conducting in-depth research and analysis to help clients understand and navigate complex financial situations, including potential economic downturns. Unlike many competitors, Marquette focuses on building long-term relationships with clients, emphasizing fiduciary responsibility and high client retention rates. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner in investment management, delivering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each client.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1986Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Hybrid Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Equity

Risks

Robo-advisors offering low-cost services threaten Marquette's market share.
Fee compression in the industry pressures Marquette's revenue model based on assets advised.
Regulatory changes in fiduciary standards could impact Marquette's operations and compliance.

Differentiation

Marquette offers personalized investment strategies tailored to institutional clients' unique needs.
The firm conducts thorough research to navigate complex financial landscapes for clients.
Marquette aligns its revenue model with client success, earning fees based on assets advised.

Upsides

Growing demand for ESG investing aligns with Marquette's personalized strategy approach.
Interest in alternative investments offers Marquette opportunities for client portfolio diversification.
Advancements in AI enhance Marquette's ability to provide accurate investment predictions.

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