What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fixed Income Quantitative Intern position at State of Wisconsin Investment Board?
Making a Difference
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), founded in 1951, is a premier global investment organization responsible for managing the more than $162 billion of assets of the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund and other state funds. Through SWIB’s effective and innovative investment management, WRS remains one of the only fully funded US public pensions. The WRS consistently ranks among the 10 largest public pension funds in the U.S. SWIB is recognized by the investment industry for our teamwork and innovation. SWIB pursues sophisticated global investment strategies across the asset and risk allocation spectrum. Providers across the investment ecosystem seek to partner with SWIB.
Serving more than 692,000 beneficiaries of the WRS, SWIB is a mission-driven organization focused on providing a strong financial future to those who committed their careers to public service. For public employees and the 1,607 Wisconsin employers who contribute on their behalf, we are a trusted partner. Our team innovates continuously to meet the challenges of an evolving investment landscape while growing and protecting the assets of the WRS.
SWIB provides a strong, steady economic pillar for the state of Wisconsin by growing the trust funds under its management, managing risk, and optimizing costs of the long term. We are a mission-driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating required returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee.
Home To Top Talent
Our high-performing staff is key to what makes us a premier investment manager. SWIB is committed to investing in talented professionals to implement our robust, sophisticated investment strategies and to keep the organization at the forefront of the investment industry. We encourage innovation and offer professional development opportunities to help staff sharpen and expand their skills. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.
Job Description
About the Team
The Fixed Income Strategies Group manages approximately $14 billion across the fixed income spectrum, in separate actively managed portfolios focused on rates, Structured Products, Investment Grade credit, High Yield credit, and Leveraged Loans. Each portfolio seeks income and capital appreciation using a disciplined, repeatable investment process tailored to its sector, which includes robust risk allocation and management. Within this structure, investment professionals are empowered to meaningfully influence portfolio outcomes.
Position Overview
SWIB is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join its Fixed Income Team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying quantitative techniques to portfolio management and investment research within the fixed income markets. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to apply quantitative skills to real-world financial challenges.
Essential Activities
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), founded in 1951, is a premier global investment organization responsible for managing the more than $162 billion of assets of the fully funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund and other state funds. Through SWIB’s effective and innovative investment management, WRS remains one of the only fully funded US public pensions. The WRS consistently ranks among the 10 largest public pension funds in the U.S. SWIB is recognized by the investment industry for our teamwork and innovation. SWIB pursues sophisticated global investment strategies across the asset and risk allocation spectrum. Providers across the investment ecosystem seek to partner with SWIB.
Serving more than 692,000 beneficiaries of the WRS, SWIB is a mission-driven organization focused on providing a strong financial future to those who committed their careers to public service. For public employees and the 1,607 Wisconsin employers who contribute on their behalf, we are a trusted partner. Our team innovates continuously to meet the challenges of an evolving investment landscape while growing and protecting the assets of the WRS.
SWIB provides a strong, steady economic pillar for the state of Wisconsin by growing the trust funds under its management, managing risk, and optimizing costs of the long term. We are a mission-driven organization and the participants we serve are our mission. By bringing a disciplined, prudent, and innovative approach to market opportunities, SWIB has been successful in generating required returns and maintaining the trust of the beneficiaries and stakeholders of the funds we oversee.
Home To Top Talent
Our high-performing staff is key to what makes us a premier investment manager. SWIB is committed to investing in talented professionals to implement our robust, sophisticated investment strategies and to keep the organization at the forefront of the investment industry. We encourage innovation and offer professional development opportunities to help staff sharpen and expand their skills. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.
Job Description
About the Team
The Fixed Income Strategies Group manages approximately $14 billion across the fixed income spectrum, in separate actively managed portfolios focused on rates, Structured Products, Investment Grade credit, High Yield credit, and Leveraged Loans. Each portfolio seeks income and capital appreciation using a disciplined, repeatable investment process tailored to its sector, which includes robust risk allocation and management. Within this structure, investment professionals are empowered to meaningfully influence portfolio outcomes.
Position Overview
SWIB is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join its Fixed Income Team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying quantitative techniques to portfolio management and investment research within the fixed income markets. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to apply quantitative skills to real-world financial challenges.
Essential Activities
- Assist in the design and testing of systematic strategies and analytics to identify investment opportunities.
- Perform data collection, cleaning, and statistical analysis using large and complex financial datasets.
- Prepare clear documentation and present findings to portfolio managers.
- Contribute to process improvement by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing existing research tools.
- Special projects as assigned.
- Ability to work in Madison, WI for an approximate 10-week period, beginning Summer of 2026.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
- Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, R or SQL.
- Understanding of practical mathematical and quantitative techniques.
- Understanding of quantitative investment portfolio concepts.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to work with and organize large data sets for statistical analysis including familiarity with database management.