NAIC MBA Fellowship 2024-2025

Remote

Internship

Entry Level

Position Title: NAIC MBA Fellow [Second-Year]
Duration: September 20 – June 30; 10-15 hours per week
Location: US Based Remote
Application Deadline: Friday, April 19, 2024

About the Position:
The MBA Fellowship Program is a 10-month compensated Fellowship for ethnically diverse second-year MBA students who are focusing in Finance and plan to pursue a career in the alternative investment sector. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various departments within our organization and gain valuable experience in alternative investments, complete special projects with sponsoring NAIC member firms, and receive C-suite career mentoring and networking introductions.

Responsibilities:
MBA Fellows will have the opportunity to work closely with NAIC team members and gain hands-on experience in various aspects of our organization. Fellow duties will primarily include:

Research and Data

Gather and synthesize research and data to support the program planning of partner and member meetings, Institutional Investor Roadshows, and NAIC ongoing calendar of events
Assist in managing a partner/sponsor portfolio company database
Run IntelligentNAIC reports and update data on NAIC member firms using Pitchbook
Update the Monthly Member Report (and add new firms)
Utilize Pitchbook to gather necessary data for the quarterly MINT Report publication
Pull member impact data for use in marketing and communications material
Provide member firm reporting on ad hoc basis when requested by team members

Project Management and Logistics

Coordinate and manage project and program timelines, tasks, deliverables, and logistics for:
- NAIC Midsummer VIP Reception
- Amazon Web Services Investor Connection
- Amazon Web Services Happy Hour
- Akin Bootcamp
- NAIC Insights Series
- Women in Alternatives (Paradigm Changers Internship, UP Fellowship, and Beyond Training)
- Other projects as assigned

Marketing

Assist in maintaining and updating Sharpspring (organization CRM) contacts for partners and sponsors
Assist in developing marketing timelines for various programs and events

General Duties

Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to enhance processes or projects
Support day-to-day operations by completing administrative tasks as needed
Provide on-site staffing support at events, including coordinating logistics, assisting with setup and teardown, and ensuring smooth execution of activities
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
Other duties and projects as assigned by NAIC and sponsoring firms

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an MBA program with second-year status, August 2024
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Prior experience in alternative investments is a plus
Prior experience with project management software is a plus
Availability to work full-time from June to August

Compensation
$3,000 USD per month for a total fellowship stipend of $30,000 over 10 months

*Note: This position is only open to candidates who are U.S. citizens. Applicants must provide proof of citizenship upon request.

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SKILL: Research and Analysis (Proficiency in conducting thorough market research. Ability to analyze data. Familiarity with industry-specific research tools and databases.)

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SKILL: Financial Acumen (Understanding of financial markets. Knowledge of investment strategies and risk management techniques. Familiarity with valuation methods.)

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