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Summer Research and Consulting Intern- CEO Shanghai


This internship is offered through the Columbia Experience Overseas (CEO) program.  To learn more about CEO, go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/ceo.  All CEO 2017 internships will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2016 semester and January 2017 on a rolling basis.  To find CEO internship postings, search under the Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. You may apply to up to eight (8) positions of interest across all CEO locations (Amman, Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Seoul, and Singapore).  Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying.  Quick Questions is scheduled at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm.  Visit www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar to see the schedule of CCE Summer Internship Programs information sessions where you can learn more about the CEO program.

There are at least two required components to all CEO position applications and potentially more as requested by each employer as outlined below :

The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:

  1. Resume
  2. Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
  3. Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
  4. Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)

The CEO program runs June 12- August 4, 2017. Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017. Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017.


Responsibilities:

1. Conduct primary (site visits, interviews) and secondary (internet) research and analysis on key competitive and regulatory trends in the Chinese investment management industry
2. Implement Z-Ben Advisors’ quantitative, qualitative, and consulting methodologies
3. Conduct extensive data analysis and present findings in clear, logical form
4. Work with consultants and analysts to support project management and quality control efforts
5. Develop and maintain databases
6. Complete other basic tasks assigned by line manager and colleagues, including cold calls, news translation, etc

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from a top-tier institution with outstanding academic credentials
2. Professional fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English
3. Background or a strong interest in investment management, finance, or economics
4. Working towards CFA / other industry accreditation is a plus
5. Highly analytical and strong problem-solving skills
6. Strong written and communication skills with proven ability to think conceptually and pragmatically
7. Strong interpersonal skills
8. Ability to work independently as well as in teams
9. Ability to work on multiple projects and under tight deadline
10. Leadership experience preferred

Student Payment:

RMB 50 per day