Due to the high volume of applicants, the application window will close on Friday, October 16th at 5:00pm EDT.
Weiss Asset Management (WAM) invites applications for our 2027 Underclassmen Fellowship in Boston. The Fellowship is a two-day intensive program designed for underclassmen interested in a career in finance. It offers a blend of immersive experiences, skill development, and practical applications, giving participants a firsthand look into the life of an investment analyst at WAM. The Fellowship is awarded to a select cohort of outstanding students in their freshman and sophomore year of college. If selected, students will join us in our Boston office on January 7th and 8th, 2027. All selected students will have their transportation and hotel costs fully covered. High-performing fellows may be considered for future internship opportunities.
This program is only open to current Freshmen and Sophomores (Classes of 2029 and 2030)
Highlights of a WAM Fellowship
- Our goal is to be the best option among hedge funds for ambitious and talented students looking to begin an investment career. We view this fellowship as a gateway to future internships and full-time roles. We're looking for individuals who can contribute to our long-term success, and we are committed to helping them grow.
- During the fellowship, participants will engage in interactive sessions with analysts and senior management, enhancing their understanding of the industry.
- Each fellow will work closely with seasoned professionals who are readily available to provide guidance, support, and real-time feedback.
- Fellows will participate in educational and development programming, gaining a solid foundation in key areas like financial markets, risk assessment, and investment analysis.
- Throughout the program, fellows will attend a variety of events, both professional and social, to help you connect with our team and get to know the firm's operations on a personal level.
About the Company
For over 30 years, Weiss Asset Management has developed proprietary investment strategies designed to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to our investors, who include charitable foundations, pension plans, endowments, hospitals, government entities and private investors. We manage approximately $4.5 billion across hedge funds and institutional accounts. We work collaboratively to solve problems, and to identify investment opportunities through deep fundamental research, statistical analysis and an analytically rigorous approach to decision making. Above all else, we value integrity, uncompromising rationality, creativity and entrepreneurship, and continuous learning and improvement. Our team of over 130 individuals is the engine of our success and we welcome truly exceptional candidates from all majors and backgrounds.
Weiss Asset Management Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Boston, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
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