CAIS is the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors. The CAIS  platform powers the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade lifecycle of alternative investments providing financial advisors and alternative asset managers a single operating system for scale and efficiency.

CAIS serves over 2,000 wealth management firms that support more than 50,000 financial advisors who oversee approximately $6 trillion in end-client assets. Founded in 2009, CAIS is headquartered in New York City with offices in Austin and London.

At CAIS, we believe that access delivers opportunity, and that learning drives earnings. Our Summer Internship Program offers an exciting array of future-forward opportunities at the intersection of Alternative Investments, Independent Wealth Management, and Technology. We designed our 10-week summer internship to provide you with foundational knowledge and professional skills, all the while building a powerful network of colleagues. From day one, you will be immersed in our innovative and inclusive company culture and will gain an insider's view as to what it is like to work at a rapid growth fintech firm! 

You can expect:  

• Meaningful and challenging projects and assignments within an identified focus area (division or line of business)  
• Personalized training opportunities specific to building skills for your focus area 
• To learn the foundations of alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, real estate, private credit, structured notes, digital assets) 
• To gain a holistic understanding of our business through weekly rotating exposure to different departments  
• To actively participate and engage in group discussions, and shadow internal and external meetings 
• Robust networking opportunities with peers, senior leaders and executives 
• Professional etiquette, presentation building and public speaking training  
• To apply the skills learned throughout the experience to an end-of-internship team project and presentation 

 Qualifications to apply: 

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a four-year program  
• 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher 
• Well-rounded background that includes demonstrated leadership abilities 
• An interest in pursuing a career within financial services or fintech  
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to articulate ideas/strategies clearly both verbally and in writing  
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills  
• Have a growth mindset, and are passionate about continuous learning  
• Will be based in NYC during the summer of 2025
• Resume must include expected graduation month/year and GPA   
• Resume must be in PDF or Word format   

This is a paid full-time summer internship for 10 weeks between June and August at CAIS’ headquarters in NYC. All individuals interested in pursuing the opportunity are encouraged to apply. For the duration of the 10-week program, CAIS offers a market competitive rate of $30 per hour.

Our timeline: We will be sharing updates regarding your application status on a rolling basis, through the application deadline on February 16^th at 9pm EST. We are looking forward to reviewing your application! If you have any questions regarding the process, please reach out to [email protected].

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers.