Deadline: March 7, 2025
Applications are open for the National Association Investment Companies (NAIC) MBA Fellowship 2025-2026. The MBA Fellowship Program is a 10-month compensated Fellowship for ethnically diverse second-year MBA students who are focusing on 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 Intelligent NAIC 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 Amplify Alts Forum
- Amazon Web Services Investor Connection
- Amazon Web Services Happy Hour
- Akin Bootcamp
- NAIC Insights Series
- Women in Alternatives (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
Benefits
- The MBA Fellowship is a 10-month compensated Fellowship and Fellows are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week on NAIC assignments. Fellows are compensated at a monthly rate of $3,000, or a total program stipend of $30,000.
- The Fellowships are all remote positions, and travel is only required for occasional NAIC meetings. Travel expenses will be covered by NAIC.
Eligibility
- Open to candidates who are U.S. citizens. Applicants must provide proof of citizenship upon request.
- Currently enrolled in an MBA program with second-year status, August 2025.
- 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.
Application
For more information, visit NAIC MBA Fellowship.
