State Street Global Advisors is the asset management arm of State Street and one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors. With close to $3 trillion in assets under management, State Street Global Advisors offers a wide array of investment strategies across asset classes, risk profiles, geographies, and styles. We are seeking internship students passionate about investments and asset management.
We are looking to find bright, motivated students from undergraduate programs to participate in the summer internship program. These experiences will prepare you for full-time opportunities within State Street Global Advisors.
Program Overview
Are you looking to get your start with one of the largest asset managers in the world? The summer internship program at State Street Global Advisors offers you development opportunities by providing a robust and comprehensive work experience for qualified students. You will become a team member on day one, ready to engage with projects and assignments that both support your team and the business as a whole. Summer interns will be able to take part in a large company with a global presence and learn about all areas of finance and the asset management industry.
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Over the course of the 10-week internship, you will have the chance to be involved in
- Personal and professional development workshops
- Enterprise-wide networking
- Small group chats with senior executives
- Exclusive interview opportunities for full-time roles
Position Overview
As the industry pioneer of the global ETF market, State Street Global Advisors launched the first US listed ETF in 1993 (SPDR S&P 500) and has remained on the forefront of responsible innovation, evidenced by the introduction of many ground-breaking products, including first-to-market launches with gold, international real estate, international fixed income, and sector ETFs. State Street Global Advisors has almost $700 billion in global ETF assets.
Candidates will work within one or more of the intermediary sales teams on projects geared towards solving real business challenges and will work across the SPDR business with other teams. As part of this internship, candidates will have the opportunity to participate in internal sales training (including product and sales skill training), 'shadow' internal sales team members, and practice public speaking skills.
While the SPDR sales intern will mainly support the efforts of the intermediary distribution team, they will also get experience working with the following other areas of the SPDR ETF franchise:
- Institutional Sales
- Practice Management
- Capital Markets
- Strategy and Research
- Advised Solutions
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university
- Graduating in December 2025 through May 2026
- Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated academic aptitude and work ethic
- Highly motivated with an exceptional drive for success
- Passionate about the financial services industry, investments, and asset management
Salary Range:
$15,600 - $58,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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