What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Intern position at Chandler Asset Management, Inc.?
Description
Who are we?
We are Chandler Asset Management, an employee-owned and independent financial services company; our concentration centers on managing taxable fixed income portfolios that are aligned with our institutional clients’ needs. We manage over $45 billion in assets and believe in the philosophy of creating value and managing risk with active management, using robust quantitative analysis and qualitative insights.
What do we value?
Great People with Great Values. Integrity, service, excellence, education and teamwork are the values that define the culture at Chandler Asset Management.
In addition to our core values, our culture is defined by 27 fundamental behaviors that describe our culture, set us apart and drive our success. From the beginning, we’ve always wanted to deliver total peace of mind through extraordinary performance. We believe our extraordinary performance and culture are driven by our dedicated and committed people.
What’s the job all about?
The Investment Team Intern will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the finance industry by working closely with the portfolio management team and other departments including compliance and marketing. Specifically, the Intern is expected to take a lead role in projects related to Chandler’s market and credit research process.
This is a paid internship running approximately 10–12 weeks during Summer 2026 (June–August). The schedule is flexible between 20–40 hours per week based on availability. This position is based out of our San Diego, CA office and requires in-office work.
Requirements
The essential functions of the role include, but are not limited to the following:
Please note before submitting an application: as a company, we take hiring very seriously. Although we are unable to follow-up with each and every applicant, we do our best to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential fit. Chandler Asset Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
Who are we?
We are Chandler Asset Management, an employee-owned and independent financial services company; our concentration centers on managing taxable fixed income portfolios that are aligned with our institutional clients’ needs. We manage over $45 billion in assets and believe in the philosophy of creating value and managing risk with active management, using robust quantitative analysis and qualitative insights.
What do we value?
Great People with Great Values. Integrity, service, excellence, education and teamwork are the values that define the culture at Chandler Asset Management.
In addition to our core values, our culture is defined by 27 fundamental behaviors that describe our culture, set us apart and drive our success. From the beginning, we’ve always wanted to deliver total peace of mind through extraordinary performance. We believe our extraordinary performance and culture are driven by our dedicated and committed people.
What’s the job all about?
The Investment Team Intern will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the finance industry by working closely with the portfolio management team and other departments including compliance and marketing. Specifically, the Intern is expected to take a lead role in projects related to Chandler’s market and credit research process.
This is a paid internship running approximately 10–12 weeks during Summer 2026 (June–August). The schedule is flexible between 20–40 hours per week based on availability. This position is based out of our San Diego, CA office and requires in-office work.
Requirements
The essential functions of the role include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct market and credit research.
- Assist in generating issuer credit write up documents.
- Analyze historical trends in credit rating downgrades and defaults.
- Assist in developing proprietary models to provide early warning signals of credit stress.
- Utilize Bloomberg Terminal and other industry tools to gather and analyze fixed income market data.
- Support portfolio analytics and performance measurement reporting.
- Prepare data visualizations and summary reports for the investment team.
- Participate in investment team meetings and contribute to discussions on market conditions and portfolio strategy.
- Actively pursuing a degree, preferably in finance, business, economics or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Strong Excel, Microsoft Office, and Python skills, with SQL and VBA experience a plus
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal, financial databases, or data visualization tools is a plus.
- Interest in or familiarity with fixed income markets, credit analysis, or portfolio management.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to manage time effectively and consistently meet project deadlines.
- Demonstrates curiosity and the desire to ask questions and learn from colleagues.
- Commitment & enthusiasm toward achieving company goals.
- Work with an experienced investment team, including CFA charterholders.
- Exposure to the full investment process, from idea generation through trade execution.
- Experience with fixed income portfolio analytics and performance measurement.
- Hands-on experience developing tools that support the investment process.
- Training on Bloomberg Terminal and other industry-standard analytical platforms.
- Collaborative, growing firm culture, with company events and employee discounts.
Please note before submitting an application: as a company, we take hiring very seriously. Although we are unable to follow-up with each and every applicant, we do our best to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential fit. Chandler Asset Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.