Research Intern- Summer 2026

Job Description

About Lensa:
Lensa is a career site that facilitates job discovery for job seekers in the US. It is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it promotes. Instead, Lensa advertises jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment advertising agencies, and marketing partners. For this specific role, Lensa is partnering with DirectEmployers to promote the job on behalf of Cleveland Research Company.

About Cleveland Research Company (CRC):
Cleveland Research Company is an employee-owned, independent research firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 2006, CRC has grown significantly, now encompassing 15 research teams that publish research on over 150 companies. The firm prides itself on a disciplined research process that involves regular engagement with investors and the industries they cover. Their primary focus is on identifying fundamental inflection points to support rigorous analysis of covered companies and industry forecasts.

CRC’s clients include Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Branded Manufacturers, and Food Manufacturers, who seek value from understanding key trends for making informed stock calls and better strategic/financial decisions. CRC is committed to a singular goal: providing the most accurate and reliable research product in the market. The company fosters an environment that emphasizes teamwork and excellence, especially for individuals interested in equity and market research.

About the Research Intern – Summer 2026 Job:

This is a Summer Intern position for 2026, specifically designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of an Analyst and various aspects of Cleveland Research’s business. The internship aims for interns to have an immediate impact, be passionate about their work, and grow with the company.

Key Aspects of the Role:

• Placement: Interns will work on one of CRC’s research teams, specializing in a specific industry and covering publicly traded companies within sectors such as consumer, healthcare, industrial, or technology.
• Impact: Interns are given the opportunity to have a real impact on their team and the firm.
• Duration: The program is 12 weeks long, running from May 2026 to August 2026.
• Future Opportunities: CRC evaluates each intern for potential future career opportunities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Becoming an expert on the assigned sector and covered companies.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with industry sources.
• Building and updating financial models for each company.
• Interacting and sharing conviction with the internal sales force.
• Assisting in the production of written reports for institutional money manager clients.
• Attending industry events for in-depth sector understanding.
• Gathering and analyzing proprietary market research.
• Compiling and analyzing macroeconomic and industry data.

The Intern Experience will also Feature:

• An independent research project.
• Weekly group financial discussions with the President of CRC.
• A visit to a client meeting and/or a tradeshow shadow day with a senior team member.
• A mock portfolio competition.
• A comprehensive training program including weekly mentor interactions, classroom-style sessions, and job shadow experiences.

Position Requirements:

• Eligibility: Open to applicants graduating in May 2026, December 2026, or May 2027.
• Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in a graduate or an undergraduate program.
• Majors: All majors are considered, though Finance and other Business majors have been most prominent historically.
• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic and genuine interest in learning the equity and market research industry.
• Skills: Well-developed analytical skills, ability to master complex tasks and multi-task with minimal supervision, excellent communication, and writing skills.
• Location: Requires a full-time, on-site presence at CRC’s downtown Cleveland office to effectively collaborate with teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Free fully furnished downtown apartment.
• Free food and events.