Intern – Alternative Investment Research

Internship Opportunity – Alternative Investment Research

Location: London, United Kingdom

Are you passionate about financial markets, alternative investments, and due diligence? Do you thrive in data-driven environments and want to contribute to impactful research within a leading global financial institution?

We are looking for a motivated and analytical Intern to join the Alternative Investment Research team of a major international investment bank in London.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You will support the evaluation and monitoring of alternative and regulated funds across the firm’s global business lines. Your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the development of internal views on fund strategies and performance
• Maintaining and updating the regulated fund due diligence database
• Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis of fund managers
• Assisting in strategic and operational due diligence, peer analysis, and reference checks
• Participating in meetings with fund managers and documenting findings
• Ongoing monitoring of approved funds
• Responding to ad-hoc research and analysis requests

What We’re Looking For:

You’re curious, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on experience in the world of alternative investments.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• A degree in economics, finance, data science, mathematics, engineering, or similar (minimum 2:1)
• Advanced Excel skills (complex spreadsheet work required)
• Working knowledge of financial statistics and quantitative analysis techniques
• Basic understanding of macroeconomics and asset class performance drivers
• Familiarity with a wide variety of financial instruments
• Programming ability (e.g., Python, VBA) is a strong plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to draft analytical and technical reports
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organisational skills
• Self-starter with a high level of reliability and autonomy
• An additional European language is a plus

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to gain front-line experience in investment research and due diligence at a top-tier global financial institution. You'll work closely with experienced professionals and gain insights that can accelerate your career in finance, asset management, or investment banking.