Research Intern- Summer 2026
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Job Description
About Company:
Cleveland Research Company (CRC) is an employee-owned, independent research firm based in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 2006, CRC has 15 research teams covering over 150 companies. They focus on identifying fundamental inflection points to aid in the rigorous analysis of covered companies and industry forecasts. CRC’s clients include Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Branded Manufacturers, and Food Manufacturers.
Job Description:
Role: Research Intern – Summer 2026
This is a 12-week internship program running from May 2026 to August 2026.
Responsibilities:
• Becoming an expert on a specific sector and covered companies within consumer, healthcare, industrial, or technology.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry sources.
• Build and update financial models for each company.
• Interact and share conviction with the internal sales force.
• Assist in the production of written reports for institutional money manager clients.
• Attend industry events to gain in-depth understanding of the sector.
• Gather and analyze proprietary market research.
• Compile and analyze macroeconomic and industry data.
Additional Internship Program Components:
• An independent research project.
• Weekly group financial discussions with the President of CRC.
• Visit to a client meeting and/or tradeshow shadow day with a senior team member.
• Mock portfolio competition.
• Comprehensive training program including weekly mentor interactions, classroom-style sessions, and job shadow experiences.
Requirements:
• Open to applicants graduating in May 2026, December 2026, or May 2027.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate or an undergraduate program in any major, but finance and other business majors are prominent.
• Strong work ethic and interest in learning the equity and market research industry.
• Well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to master complex tasks and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Requires a full-time, on-site presence at the downtown Cleveland office.
Benefits:
• Competitive pay.
• Free fully furnished downtown apartment.
• Free food and events.
