Job Title: Summer Associate, Product Strategy & Development
Department: Global Product
Reports To: Associate, Product Strategy & Development
FLSA Code: Non-Exempt
Estimated Salary: $33/hour
Job Summary:
Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income. The Product Strategy & Development team leads our firm’s efforts to innovate, grow and manage market leading investment products across our global distribution footprint.
Cohen & Steers is seeking a Summer Associate to work closely with members of our team providing data and analytic support on a diverse set of product- related initiatives.
What you'd do
- Develop an understanding of the firm’s investment strategies, vehicles and distribution channels
- Analyze investment performance, portfolio construction, competitive positioning and asset flow trends across Cohen & Steers global product line
- Assist with research and reporting on industry trends and opportunities across public and private markets
- Respond to inquiries from Management, Sales, and Relationship Management and business partners across the organization
- Become familiar with industry analytical tools including, but not limited to, Morningstar, eVestment, Bloomberg, Factset, and Preqin
What they want
- Undergraduate student with expected graduation date in 2028
- Excellent academic track record; pursuit of a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance) a plus.
- Proficient in functions of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Outstanding problem solving and data analysis skills
- Must be able and willing to work in a team-oriented environment
- Strict attention to detail, quick learner, and enjoys working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for global financial markets and strong interest in financial services
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to use time effectively and efficiently while attending to a broad range of projects across varying disciplines
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives