Project & Operations Intern

Job Description

Detailed Job Description: Project & Operations Intern – Dalio Family Office

About the Dalio Family Office (DFO)

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) serves as the dedicated support system for Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family, empowering their diverse ventures, strategic investments, and extensive philanthropic endeavors. At the heart of our mission is Dalio Philanthropies, which encompasses transformative initiatives such as OceanX, Dalio Education, the Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. Our organizational culture is deeply rooted in the principles of meaningful work and meaningful relationships, driven by the family’s profound commitment to giving back to society. Headquartered in Westport, CT, the DFO maintains a global presence with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, reflecting the international scope of the family’s activities.

Position Summary: Project & Operations Intern

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Project & Operations Intern to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will contribute significantly to both the day-to-day operational excellence and the execution of strategic projects within our rapidly evolving and fast-paced organization. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including facilitating crucial stakeholder meetings, conducting insightful data analysis, managing diverse administrative assignments, and actively contributing to various facets of project management and process optimization. Success in this role hinges on your ability to demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a high degree of adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

As a Project & Operations Intern, your daily responsibilities will involve a combination of the following critical tasks:

• Project Support: Provide invaluable support to team members in the successful delivery of medium and large-scale projects, catering to diverse stakeholders across the entire organization.
• Independent Project Management: Take ownership and independently manage several smaller projects, overseeing the entire lifecycle from initial requirements gathering and meticulous planning through to successful implementation. This includes providing regular and transparent reporting to stakeholders.
• Process Optimization & Knowledge Management: Actively collaborate with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to critically review existing business processes and identify areas for improvement. You will play a role in implementing enhanced processes and bolstering Pillar (department) knowledge management strategies.
• Tool Administration & Troubleshooting: Assist with troubleshooting issues and developing effective solutions within our primary project management tool, Monday.com, ensuring its efficient use across the team.
• Presentation Development & Delivery: Prepare compelling presentations and, as required, deliver them to various stakeholder groups, potentially including presentations to the entire organization.
• Ad-Hoc Assignments: Execute additional tasks and special assignments as directed by the Pillar head, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute wherever needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will possess a compelling blend of knowledge, skills, attributes, and values, including:

• Strong Interest: A genuine and demonstrable interest in business operations, process management, and project management methodologies.
• Core Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities, robust logical reasoning and critical thinking skills, effective communication (both written and verbal), and superior time management capabilities.
• Adaptability & Collaboration: Proven experience thriving in fast-paced, challenging, and highly collaborative work environments.
• Versatility: A natural multi-tasker who is comfortable and effective in wearing many hats, providing comprehensive support to a dynamic organization.
• Commitment to Excellence: A steadfast commitment to upholding high standards, maintaining accountability, and fostering a culture of transparency and excellence in all endeavors.
• Integrity: Demonstrates utmost professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information.

Illustrative Benefits & Perks

We believe in fostering a supportive and engaging work environment. Our interns enjoy:

• Summer Hours: Enjoy Friday summer hours, providing a refreshing start to your weekends.
• Community Engagement: Participate in monthly community events designed to build connections and camaraderie.
• Flexible Work: Benefit from a hybrid work environment, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• In-Office Amenities: Relish free catered food services during in-office days.
• Comfortable Attire: Embrace our casual dress code, promoting a relaxed and productive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Academic Standing: A strong academic record with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Preferred Experience: Previous work or internship experience involving project coordination, process documentation, or data analysis.

Internship Dates & Application Information

• Internship Period: June 15th – August 21st, 2026
• Application Deadline: January 30th, 2026

Please be advised that we will diligently review all applications and communicate our decision by the application deadline of January 30th, 2026.

Compensation

This role offers a competitive hourly wage of $20/hr. This position is eligible for statutory benefits only. Please note that we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the DFO, we firmly believe that our greatest asset is our people. We are immensely proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional individuals from all diverse backgrounds and experiences. We cultivate a collaborative culture that thrives on variety. The DFO is committed to treating all candidates and employees with the utmost respect, ensuring no discrimination in our recruiting, hiring, promoting processes, or general treatment during employment. This commitment extends to all protected characteristics, including actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.