Intern - Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internship Program

Business Unit:

Global Human Resources

Job Description:

Notes to applicants:

• Our full-time summer internship program will start on Tuesday, May 26 or Monday, June 15
• Location: Seattle
• Intern Pay: $ $31.00 per hour
• Application deadline: Wednesday, October 29

What to Expect After You Apply:

• Application Review: Our team will carefully review all applications.
• Interviews : candidates will complete technical and behavioral interviews during the month of November
• Team Placement & Decision (Early December): By early December, we will notify candidates of final decisions. For those receiving offers, we will also assess the best team placement within the company. You can explore potential team matches below.

Overview:

As a summer intern at Russell Investments, you are considered a full member of the team, and your contribution is valued. Our internships are designed to be a rewarding learning experience, allowing you to get a head start on your career, learn from industry experts, and work in a stimulating and challenging environment. The goal of Russell Investments' Summer Intern Program is to prepare you for a full-time role in investment management through broad exposure to different parts of our business. You will have an opportunity to work with a variety of associates across the Investment Division.

Who you are:

We are looking for people from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and skills to join our team. You should have a genuine interest in financial markets and bring an eagerness to learn more about Russell Investments' investment capabilities.

Russell Investments' internship program is not open to students who require sponsorship, now or in the future - which includes students on F-1 visas.

What's in it for you:

• Meaningful and diverse experiences in a $270 billion AUM investment organization that will remain applicable throughout your career
• Networking opportunities with industry experts, senior leaders within the company as well as external business partners
• Personalized mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals to further your individual development
• Engagement in a dynamic and collaborative team culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Key qualifications:

• Coursework related to Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Accounting, or Computer Science.
• Undergraduate student - preference given to candidates who are finishing their sophomore or junior year of college or university studies
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer for 10-12 weeks.
• Intellectual curiosity, "people first" mentality, and non-negotiable integrity
• Strong interest in financial markets

Nice to have:

• Data analytics skills (Excel or Power BI)
• Programming skills (SQL, Python, or R)

Types of Roles:

(Note: Specific positions for 2026 may vary)

Interns will be placed on a team and work full-time on real projects alongside experienced professionals. Depending on your placement, you may support one of the following areas:

• Alternatives (Private Markets): Research fund managers and strategies, analyze portfolios, and prepare reports on private markets (venture capital, real estate, private debt, etc.)
• Portfolio Analytics (Equities or Fixed Income): Assist portfolio managers with reporting, risk and return analysis, attribution, pre/post-trade analytics, and investment process improvements
• Global Technology: Support development and enhancement of investment models, perform data analysis, and contribute to building tools and systems that strengthen investment decision-making
• Go-To-Market (Sales & Marketing Analytics): Analyze client, market, and product data to help identify new business opportunities, improve client engagement, and evaluate product fit across customer segments