Research Intern

Job Description

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Location: Cincinnati, OH (On-site)

Department: Research

Term: Fall 2026 (Full-time: 40 hours/week)

Position Summary & Opportunity

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain direct exposure to capital markets from the perspective of an institutional investor. The intern will engage across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including global equity, global fixed income, real assets, diversifying strategies, and private equity. This hands-on experience will be driven by dedicated and ad-hoc research, performed under the direct oversight of asset class sector team heads, the portfolio management team, and the Director of Research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ad-hoc research in support of asset class sector teams, the portfolio management team, and the asset and risk allocation team.
• Undertake dedicated project work addressing research and portfolio management requirements. Projects may encompass areas such as asset allocation and liquidity studies, custom performance analysis, and detailed asset manager analysis.
• Actively participate in weekly research meetings, providing support for their organization and management.
• Attend and assist in the coordination of asset class team meetings.
• Generate ongoing research reports.
• Attend investment manager meetings alongside sector team members, documenting detailed summary notes and analyses of managers and their investment strategies.
• Assist in the meticulous management of information within FEG’s internal manager database.
• Contribute to the authorship of various monthly and quarterly summaries and overview reports.
• Aid in authoring and editing sections of professional research publications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A proactive learner who embraces new knowledge while maintaining full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Passionate about developing and maintaining expert financial data domain knowledge.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Possesses a strong attention to detail, particularly concerning data quality and consistency.
• A process-oriented individual who can create and adhere to established procedures while actively seeking efficiencies.
• A collaborative team player who effectively engages with clients, investment teams, and peers.
• Skilled in effective and decisive prioritization across complex teams and competing demands.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for the financial investment industry.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance or a related field, demonstrating a solid academic profile and GPA.
• Commitment to a one or two-semester internship (Fall 2026 specifically) with a full-time (40 hours/week) on-site presence in FEG’s Cincinnati office.
• Broad understanding of investment strategies and the financial industry.
• Exceptional analytical skills, coupled with strong verbal and written communication abilities, and a keen sense of intellectual curiosity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
• High level of integrity, initiative, dependability, and a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (preferred); familiarity with FactSet is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and potential bonus opportunities commensurate with qualifications and performance.
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off (Holidays, PTO, Parental Leave) and options for flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Participation in Employee-Led Culture Committees fostering a positive and healthy company environment.

Why Join FEG?

FEG is an independently owned advisory firm renowned for providing investment consulting, outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO), and research services. We proudly serve a diverse range of predominantly institutional clients¹, including university endowments, private and public foundations, religious organizations, healthcare institutions, corporate retirement plans, and select family offices.

With a legacy spanning over 35 years since its founding in 1988, FEG has consistently served communities by empowering clients to fulfill their critical missions. Our team comprises 140+ dedicated professionals across offices in Cincinnati, OH; Dallas, TX; and Indianapolis, IN. As of September 30, 2025, FEG advises on approximately $100.4 billion in client assets².

Important Disclaimers

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Footnotes

¹ Institutional clients include Charitable organizations, Community Foundations, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Independent Schools, Insurance, Native American Tribes, Private Foundations, Public Funds, Religious organizations, and Taft Hartley. Nonprofit clients include Charitable organizations, Community Foundations, Healthcare (nonprofit), Higher Education, Independent Schools, Private Foundations, and Religious Organizations.

² As of September 30, 2025, Assets under Advisement (AUA) include discretionary and non-discretionary assets of FEG and its affiliated entities. These assets are typically non-discretionary. Some asset values may not be readily available at the most recent quarter-end; therefore, the previous quarter’s values were used and may be higher or lower depending on current market conditions. Of the $100.4bn in AUA, FEG’s total assets under management (AUM) of $19.6bn includes discretionary of ($17.0bn) and non-discretionary AUM ($2.5bn).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

FEG Investment Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FEG Investment Advisors does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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