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Digital Asset Research Associate Internship - 2025

AT Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments

Digital Asset Research Associate Internship - 2025

Chicago, IL

Job Description:

Our Mission

At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want- from the 23 million people investing their life savings, to the 20,000 businesses managing their employee benefits programs, to the 10,000 advisors and institutions needing innovative technology solutions to invest their clients' money. To do this well, as a privately held company, we place a high degree of value in nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our dedication to being an employer of choice. For more information about Fidelity Investments, visit www.fidelity.com.

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The Department

Fidelity Digital Asset Management [FDAM] is building an investment platform offering digital asset products and services designed to meet the growing needs of Fidelity's retail customers and intermediary and institutional clients. These efforts will enable FDAM to launch new investment products and services in the digital asset ecosystem that offer our clients access to new crypto asset classes and an expanded universe of alternative assets. In addition, FDAM's new capabilities to offer digital asset investment products will bring a range of new investor segments to Fidelity.

The Role

Looking for a best-in-class opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with fundamental analysis and the investment research process? The Digital Assets Associate internship program gives interns the chance to obtain and develop the core research skills needed to jumpstart a successful and lucrative career in investment management. This individual will work in a small team of researchers, quants, and technologists to create content related to our product roadmap including multi asset strategies and yield generation.

Education and Experience

  • Class of 2026 Bachelor's or Master's degree candidates in a quantitative discipline
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive, seeks additional responsibilities and learning opportunities
  • Proven success during his/her academic career with a preferred GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Demonstrated expertise using Excel
  • Highly motivated independent problem solvers, ability to think outside of the box and bring a unique perspective
  • High levels of integrity
  • Demonstrated initiative and intellectual interest in studies/extracurricular activities related to the financial markets
  • Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints

Training

  • Emphasis on hands-on training from Research Analysts directly related to intern projects
  • Mentorship from senior research analysts and associates
  • Exposure to Portfolio Managers and investment thought leaders

Conversion

  • Successful interns may receive an offer at the end of the summer internship to return as a full-time Research Associate post-graduation.

Location

Chicago, IL

Internship Dates

June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Certifications:

Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: Fidelity-2100886
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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