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About the Role

This internship spans the full 2026–2027 academic year, divided into two sessions, and offers hands-on experience in content development, event support, and industry research within the alternative asset management sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on key industry trends and topics within alternative asset management.
• Research potential speakers for conferences and events.
• Support the management of data associated with the programming function, particularly around speaker recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintain internal databases and tracking documents.
• Assist with development and review of content for various marketing channels, including website, email, and social media.
• Ensure content on external channels is accurate and up to date.
• Review and edit event collateral and marketing assets for accuracy and quality.
• Support the content and programming team with speaker prep-calls, including scheduling meetings, taking notes, and preparing speaker briefs.
• Support in-person and virtual events, including membership meetings, forums, seminars, and conferences.
• Support ongoing research projects related to the growth, strategic direction, and monetization of MFA events.
• Support the event team on-site, including speaker management, registration support, and facilitating audience Q&A.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Develop and present a capstone intern research project.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Available to work at least 20 hours minimum per week.
• Able to commit to both 2026 and 2027 sessions.
• Available to work during MFA’s hybrid hours (9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.).
• In-person attendance required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the NY office.
• Interns are expected to maintain a flexible schedule and be available to support event operations as needed, which may require earlier start times on conference days.
• Excellent research skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize broad and diverse information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture.
• Demonstrated ability to self-start, think ahead, problem solve, and engage proactively with high professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

• AI and its applications within content development and marketing functions
• HTML
• WordPress
• Customer relationship management systems (CRM)
• Financial services industry interest

Location

• New York City
• Washington, D.C.
• Brussels
• London

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Internship

Experience Level

• Intern

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree program
• Graduate degree program

Salary/Compensations

• $25 per hour

Benefits

• Lunch every Thursday
• Office Snacks
• Values driven culture
• Intern research capstone project and presentation

About the Company

• Managed Funds Association (MFA) represents the global alternative asset management industry.
• MFA’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries.
• MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues.
• MFA has more than 180 fund manager members, including traditional hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds, that employ a diverse set of investment strategies.
• Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns throughout the economic cycle.