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, they have expanded to 15 research teams covering over 150 companies. They pride themselves on a disciplined research process, regularly engaging with investors and the industries they cover. CRC focuses on identifying fundamental inflection points to aid in the rigorous analysis of covered companies and industry forecasts. Their clients include Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Branded Manufacturers, and Food Manufacturers.
Job Description:
This is a Research Intern position for the Summer of 2026 at Cleveland Research Company. The internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of an Analyst.
As an intern, you will work on one of their research teams, covering a specific industry as well as publicly traded companies within one of their sectors – consumer, healthcare, industrial, technology.
Responsibilities Include:
• Becoming an expert on your sector and covered companies.
• 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 to be distributed to institutional money manager clients.
• Attend industry events to gain an in-depth understanding of the sector.
• Gather and analyze proprietary market research.
• Compile and analyze macroeconomic and industry data.
In addition to team responsibilities, the intern experience will include:
• An independent research project.
• Weekly group financial discussions with the President of CRC.
• Visit to a client meeting and/or tradeshow shadow day with one of the senior team members.
• Mock portfolio competition.
• Comprehensive training program including weekly mentor interactions, classroom-style sessions, and job shadow experiences.
The 2026 Internship program is 12 weeks long running from May 2026 to August 2026. Each intern is evaluated for future career opportunities.
Position Requirements:
• This internship is open to applicants graduating in May 2026, December 2026, or May 2027.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate or an undergraduate program. All majors are considered, but Finance and other Business majors have been the most 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.
• This position requires a full-time, on-site presence at their downtown Cleveland office.
Benefits:
• Competitive pay.
• Free fully furnished downtown apartment.
• Free food and events.
