About CFA Society Minnesota:
Founded in 1952, CFA Society Minnesota is one of the oldest chapters of the prestigious CFA Institute. CFAMN is the 18th largest society of analysts among the 137 member societies and affiliates worldwide. For 60 years we have endeavored to play a vital role within the Twin Cities investment community. CFA Society Minnesota is the premier professional organization for Investment Professionals in the Twin Cities area and throughout our Midwest region. With members in five states and a wide variety of industries, we strive to serve our broad membership through relevant educational programming, membership support services, and opportunities for advancement such as networking events and discounts on educational materials.
Mission:
To enhance the investment profession by promoting ethical behavior, professional excellence, and fellowship through high quality, innovative programming.
Job Description:
This position is an unpaid internship with the CFA Society of Minnesota. Interns will report to the Operations Manager and work directly with staff and/or board members.
Why take an internship at CFAMN?
Landing a job is about far more than sending a resume and getting an interview. When your resume is one of 300 in an inbox, you need a way to distinguish yourself from your peers. An internship at CFAMN is ideal for someone interested in demonstrating commitment to a career in the investment industry. Spending part of your summer volunteering for CFAMN will provide you with valuable industry networking opportunities and personal introductions to local CFA Charterholders and Candidates.
Projects will include:
· Mining and quantifying data
· Copy editing and desktop publishing
· Supporting and coordinating our August 1st InvestMNt Conference
· Local industry market research and analysis
The ideal candidate will be:
· Detail oriented
· Organized, efficient and self-motivated
· Familiar with spreadsheet creation and management
· Interested in the local finance and business community
· Willing to help with a variety of programs and tasks
· Willing to work in downtown Minneapolis during business hours
Benefits:
· Learn about industry professionals throughout the region; who works where doing what
· Access to current CFA Exam study materials in our library
· Informational interviews can be scheduled with CFA© Charterholders at top firms throughout the Twin Cities
· Attend monthly education luncheons and networking events free of charge
· Opportunity to connect with an industry mentor
· Training in project administration, publications development, office skills, public relations, networking and outreach
Timeframe for Internships:
4-8 weeks, between May 1 – September 1
8-12 office hours per week on a consistent schedule, preferred
Reimbursement for travel via Metrotransit is available
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to CFA Society of Minnesota, 527 Marquette Ave, Suite 1300, Minneapolis, MN 55402 or email to Kris Kautzman, Operations Manager, at support@cfamn.org.