Marshall Wace

Intern Programme

Our Intern Programme is structured to provide insight into finance, hands-on experience within a specific role, and a clear view of the variety of careers available in the industry.

MW offers a 10 week Summer Intern programme in its Hong Kong and New York locations.

The programme includes highly personalized mentoring, weekly lunch seminars with senior managers and key staff, social events, opportunities to participate in the firm’s charitable activities, and interaction with clients and service providers across the alternative asset management industry.

Students of all undergraduate levels and areas of study are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2018 programmes will open in Fall 2017. For more information, please select for the Hong Kong, New York programmes or UK Technology placement.

Qualifications

Successful applicants share some common traits:

  • Excellent academics in a challenging course of study
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Hunger to be in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and problem-solving
  • Collaborative, team-oriented personality
  • Strong programming and/or mathematical skills (for our more technical roles)

“The most striking aspect of Marshall Wace is the genuine willingness of employees to take time out of their busy schedules to share experiences and knowledge with anyone who inquires.” 

Rachel, MW Class of 2016, Undergraduate

"Interning with Marshall Wace last summer is an experience that I will never forget. In addition to placing emphasis on project-based learning and forging strong relationships between interns and mentors, Marshall Wace also organizes many encaptivating social events, such as a food tour of the West Village, a bike race for charity, and a scavenger hunt across New York City.”

Sourav, MW Class of 2016, Undergraduate

“Because of the valuable projects I was working on and the enjoyable, ambitious environment in the office, I came into work every day excited and smiling.”

Anthony, MW Class of 2016, Undergraduate

“Few global hedge funds have had decades of success. Interning at Marshall Wace was a great way to get an inside look at the people and processes that have supported that achievement.”

Chris, MW Class of 2017, MBA

 

“My summer involved overcoming obstacles in order to get the job done, interacting with the global firm, and learning about Marshall Wace’s unique position in the hedge fund industry. In short, it was an intellectually stimulating internship.”

Madeleine, MW Class of 2017, Undergraduate

“For Technology related majors I highly recommend interning at Marshall Wace. You will be pushed to your limits and beyond in order to transform you into a solid technologist. My co-workers are at the top of their respective fields and they never hesitated to lend a helping hand when I needed it. The guidance that I received at Marshall Wace will have a lasting impact on my career.”

Max, MW Class of 2017, Undergraduate

 

“What blew me away the most here is the people – Marshall Wace puts a huge emphasis on recruiting only the most sincere, collaborative, and self-motivated people, and it’s clearly proven to be successful. Everyone at the firm is more than willing to sit down and chat or help you with a project.”

Harrison, MW Class of 2017, Undergraduate