What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catalyst Equities Associate Summer Intern Program (Summer 2027 Internship) position at Balyasny Asset Management L.P.?
The Catalyst Program at Balyasny Asset Management is a structured training and development program focused on long/short equities investing. The summer internship combines formal investment training with practical experience, providing interns with exposure to public equity research and analysis.
Program Overview
Catalyst interns participate in a training curriculum and work directly with investment teams on projects related to company research, due diligence, AI Application and data-driven investment idea generation. The program is designed to develop core skills required for a career in public equities. The Catalyst internship gives you the potential opportunity for full time placement in the Catalyst program.
Responsibilities
As a Catalyst intern, you will report to a Fundamental L/S Equity Portfolio Manager and will:
· Conduct fundamental and primary research on companies and industries
· Build and maintain detailed company financial models
· Perform valuation analyses and develop company and industry reports
· Support the team with ad-hoc projects related to industry trends and investment research
Qualifications
· Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field
· Expected graduation date between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028
· Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, including experience with DCF models
· Demonstrated interest in financial markets and analyzing industries and companies; prior exposure to markets
· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
· Creative problem-solving abilities and intellectual curiosity
· Highly motivated to pursue a career in public market investing