Summer Associate, Global Distribution - Strategy and Business Management

Cohen & Steers · Global Distribution

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Pay: $33/hr
Where: New York, NY
Posted: Sep 21

Job Title: Summer Associate, Global Distribution - Strategy and Business Management

Department: Global Distribution

Reports To: SVP, Global Distribution COO

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $33/hour

Job Summary:

The Global Distribution Summer Intern will support the Institutional and Wealth business management teams within Cohen & Steers' Global Distribution organization. This role provides exposure to the strategic, operational, and analytical functions that support the firm's distribution efforts across institutional and intermediary client channels.

The intern will gain hands-on experience working on projects related to business planning, reporting, data analysis, sales enablement, market intelligence, and process improvement.

What you'd do

Supporting business management initiatives across Institutional and Wealth Distribution
Analyzing sales, client, and market data to identify trends and opportunities
Assisting with reporting, dashboard development, and business performance tracking
Supporting strategic projects focused on operational effectiveness and process improvement
Conducting market and competitive research
Assisting with the preparation of presentations, business updates, and leadership materials
Supporting CRM and data management initiatives
Partnering with cross-functional teams including Sales, Client Service, Marketing, Product Strategy, Finance, Technology, and Operations
Contributing to special projects related to business planning, growth initiatives, and organizational effectiveness
Helping identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality, and workflow efficiency

What they want

Undergraduate student with expected graduation date in 2028 pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment
Interest in financial services, asset management, business strategy, or sales enablement
Experience with AI tools is a plus
Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspective
Able to meet the firm's work arrangement policy in our New York City office (5 days in-office)