Portfolio Management Intern

Job Description

About Dimensional Fund Advisors

Dimensional Fund Advisors is a global investment management firm dedicated to delivering superior investment experiences for clients through a disciplined, research-driven approach. Their investment philosophy focuses on identifying and targeting sources of higher expected return, as determined by academic research and their own in-house research team.

Dimensional strives to be an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. They are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of protected characteristics.

Job Description: 2025 Summer Internship Program – Portfolio Management

Dimensional Fund Advisors is seeking undergraduate or graduate students actively pursuing a degree to join their 2025 summer internship program. This nine-week program will provide interns with an immersive experience into the day-to-day operations of an Analyst in the Portfolio Management group.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with Portfolio Managers on relevant investment topics such as trading cost analysis and portfolio engineering.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of investment projects and present project results to management.
• Support the daily needs of the International Portfolio Management desk and investment staff.

The Portfolio Management team is responsible for:

• Implementing Dimensional’s investment philosophy.
• Structuring portfolios to target higher expected returns, identified and vetted by academia and Dimensional’s research team.
• Overseeing and managing Dimensional’s portfolios daily.
• Implementing Dimensional’s investment philosophy across all their investment solutions.
• Interacting with current and prospective clients.

The Portfolio Management team collaborates with various departments including:

• Trading
• Research
• Technology
• Legal
• Compliance
• Operations
• Global Client Group

The program aims to ensure that interns gain a comprehensive understanding of the portfolio management process and its role in delivering superior investment experiences for clients.