2028 Investment Associate Internship

The application period will be open until November 15, 2026. Interviews will begin November 30, 2026.Role Overview
The Summer Associate program is a ten-week internship opportunity for 2029 graduates. Like Dodge & Cox's full-time Research Associates, Summer Associates work directly alongside one of our investment professionals in an apprenticeship role. Organized on an industry basis, teams evaluate investments in companies located around the world. Over the course of the internship, Summer RAs rotate between industry teams to evaluate current and potential investment opportunities.
Dodge & Cox's well-established reputation often leads companies to seek us out as investors. We routinely host Fortune Global 500 executives at our offices in San Francisco. The Summer Investment program targets candidates with exceptional levels of academic achievement from various disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Collecting and analyzing financial and industry data and metrics
Building and maintaining financial models and databases
Attending meetings with senior management teams and sell-side analysts
Participating in weekly training sessions
Ideal Candidate Profile
Demonstrated interest in financial markets and investing
Initiative and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills and desire to work in a team-oriented environment
Intellectually curious with a genuine appetite for understanding businesses and industries in depth
Detail-oriented and conscientious, producing analysis of exceptional quality
Coachable and eager to learn, able to absorb feedback and build independent judgment over time
Poised and professional in meetings with company management teams and sell-side analysts
Qualifications
Matriculating between December 2028 and June 2029
An excellent academic record
Coursework in accounting and economics; statistics is a plus
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Coursework or demonstrated experience in corporate finance or valuation is a plus
Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, Copilot) and willingness to apply them to research workflows
Requirements
Dodge & Cox has a 4:1 hybrid work model, and all Dodge & Cox interns are required to be in their assigned office as noted in the job posting Monday - Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Friday.
The monthly compensation for this position is $10,000. Dodge & Cox provides a relocation package or optional housing for all summer interns.
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Skills
HTML/CSS, Excel, Accounting, Corporate Finance