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NEPC, LLC · 1 week ago

Summer of 2026 Investment Consulting Graduate Internship Program

Boston, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$30/hr - $40/hr

1+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

NEPC, LLC is a full-service investment consulting firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, seeking four summer interns for their Investment Consulting Graduate Internship Program. Interns will engage in meaningful, project-based work across various teams, gaining exposure to institutional investment consulting and participating in learning opportunities throughout the summer.

CrowdfundingFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Conducting independent research using NEPC systems and data to develop educational materials for client presentations, covering market size, investment considerations, historical performance, and benchmarks

Evaluating portfolio implementation considerations and developing recommendations around the role of liquid real assets in institutional portfolios

Assessing appropriate strategies, comparing active versus passive approaches, and analyzing implementation structures such as dedicated mandates versus diversified managers

Collaborating with the investment team to refine conclusions while forming independent viewpoints supported by research and data

Conducting a market canvassing project focused on identifying medium to large retirement plans that currently utilize banks or broker advisors with primarily transactional advisory models

Researching and mapping the competitive landscape, identifying plan structures, and determining key decision makers across prospective organizations

Partnering with internal consultants and analysts to organize findings and help prioritize high-potential prospects for targeted outreach campaigns

Leading internal discussions to brainstorm outreach strategies and ultimately presenting findings and recommendations to senior team members

Participating in introductory prospect calls, assisting with documentation, and supporting follow-up efforts

Evaluating how NEPC’s institutional-quality research and materials can be most effectively communicated to Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and their end clients

Assessing existing NEPC content and identifying optimal messaging approaches, formats, and delivery and access points

Working cross-functionally with internal consulting, investment, and compliance teams, and collaborating with the compliance team and RIAs at the parent company

Contributing to both brand strategy and the implementation of research delivery processes, while deepening investment knowledge and strengthening business writing and communication skills

Supporting the Portfolio Construction team in developing a repeatable process to analyze and monitor portfolios across NEPC’s client base, with the objective of identifying key trends and insights

Helping design an analytical framework and contributing to a research report focused on portfolio performance, asset allocation, and related metrics

Assisting in organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing data to uncover meaningful patterns and areas of focus for research teams and senior leadership

Qualification

Investment industry exposureAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyResearch skillsCommunication skillsProactive mindsetWillingness to learnClient engagementBusiness development strategyPortfolio analysisData synthesisPresentation developmentAttention to detailCross-team collaboration