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IMD Student Intern - Public Markets

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IMD Student Intern - Public Markets


Requisition ID: req1426
Employment Type: Unclassified Temporary Full-Time (UFP)
Division: Public Markets
Compensation: 43.27 - 46.30, Hourly Wage
Job Closing: 9/10/2026 11:59pm CST
Location: TRS Headquarters Building 2
1900 Aldrich Street
Austin, Texas, 78723
United States

WHO WE ARE:

With the Investment Management Division (IMD) you will be joining a diverse group of achievers who celebrate the unique value individuals bring to support our shared cause: earning trust and contributing to the financial future of 2 million public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.

Navigating the current market environment takes innovation and we’re passionate about stewarding the right investments to make an impact both in the lives of our members and all Texans. We invite you to partner with the best financial minds in the business to manage a global portfolio of over $200 billion in public and private investments. Our success starts with you.


The IMD Student Intern – Public Markets performs entry level investment research and analysis work. The incumbent will assist investment staff with investment related research and analysis and perform special projects, with a primary focus on gaining practical work experience for personal development or to satisfy educational requirements. This position will proactively work with the Public Markets team and IMD staff. 
 
Note: This position is a paid, full-time, limited term assignment that offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive hands-on experience. Interns enjoy the opportunity to get training and mentoring from experienced professionals in one or more areas.
 
The Intern position is scheduled for 10 weeks from June to August 2027. We require that all IMD interns live in Austin, Texas for the duration of their internship. Additionally, we are targeting students who will be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.  
 
Salary will be dependent upon education level:
Undergraduate Student (Senior) - $43.27/hour
5 Year Master’s Student - $46.30/hour
 
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
Research and Analysis
• Assists in performing fundamental and statistical investment analysis for potential investment opportunities, including investment computations (i.e., returns, valuation multiples, correlations, volatility analysis, attribution analysis, etc.), using any reliable printed or electronic media, and contact with external managers.
• Assists investment managers in conducting quantitative investment research.
• Assists in conducting investment research on various companies, industries, or countries.
• Assists investment managers in performing due diligence research and analysis for potential investment opportunities.
Projects and Communication
• Conducts projects with support from Public Markets team in the following areas: internal global equity portfolios, both quantitative and discretionary fundamental; external manager global equity and hedge fund portfolios; credit and special situation portfolios.
• Participates in group projects as assigned.
• Consults or coordinates with investment managers, analysts, investment accounting, legal counsel, custodian, and third-party advisors and consultants.
• Provides timely written or oral reports of analysis and recommendations to investments staff and management.
• Ensures that the agency Ethics Policy is adhered to in relationships with general partners, external managers, brokers, research suppliers, and other vendors.
Performs related work as assigned. 

WHAT WILL YOU BRING:
 
Required Education
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student with a declared major in business administration, finance, accounting, operations research, math, information technology, liberal arts or a related area. Must complete their junior year (90 hours) by the start of the internship. This includes candidates considering a 5-year master's program; OR
• Currently enrolled in and actively attending a graduate program in finance, accounting, business administration, or closely related area.
• GPA at or above 3.25.
• Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.
 
Required Experience
• None.
 
Required Registration, Certification, or Licensure
• None.
 
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience or education in institutional investment research, accounting, financial analysis, statistical analysis or a related field.
• Familiarity with basic coding in Python or similar language.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Investment concepts, terminology, styles, models, strategies, and fundamental investment factors.
• Statistical concepts, methods, and models, and their application to investments.
Skills in:
• Using a computer in a Windows environment with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and other business software to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, charts, and reports.
• Conducting data searches and evaluations of large amounts of information, performing complex statistical analysis of the data, and preparing concise and accurate reports and written/oral recommendations.
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing work assignments to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced and changing environment, and in completing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Verbal and written communication of complex information that is accurate, timely, and based on sound judgment
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts.
• Work effectively in a professional team environment.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at  [email protected]  with questions or for additional information.

To view all job vacancies, visit www.trs.texas.gov/careers  or www.trs.csod.com/careersite.

For more information, visit www.trs.texas.gov.

 

Company at a glance

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is responsible for investing funds under its stewardship and for delivering benefits to members as authorized by the Texas Legislature. Our mission is to improve the retirement security of Texas educators by prudently investing and managing trust assets and delivering benefits that make a positive difference in members’ lives. TRS is a defined benefit plan, with retirement benefits determined by a pre-established formula. The trust fund is sustained principally by three sources-contributions by members during their working careers, contributions by the state, and investment revenues. TRS was founded more than 85 years ago and has $225 billion in assets, making it the largest public retirement system in Texas in both membership and assets. It is the 6th largest public pension plan in the U.S. and is among the 20th largest in the world. The agency serves over 2.1 million people, of which over 1 million are public and higher education members and over 400,000 are retirement recipients and beneficiaries.

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is constantly growing and looking for bright and talented individuals to join several departments, including Pension Services, Investment Management, Health, Organizational Excellence, IT, Legal and Compliance, and many more. TRS employees work in a culture of trust and collaboration and pride themselves in making a profound impact in the lives of Texas public education teachers. Additionally, TRS has the received the Top Workplaces USA award nearly consistently from 2012-2025, which can be attributed to its great leaders and employees. TRS is truly a great place to work and grow.

Founded1937
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryGovernment Administration
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Websitetrs.texas.gov
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