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Project & Operations Summer Intern
CompanyDFO Referrals
LocationWestport
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 19, 2025

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support day-to-day operations and projects, including organizing meetings, conducting data analysis, and managing small projects. They will also collaborate with internal experts to improve business processes and assist with project management tools.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
16
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures and investments as well as their work through Dalio Philanthropies, including OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The DFO is rooted in a culture of meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family's legacy of giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore and Abu Dhabi.
About the Role
<p><strong>Project & Operations Summer Intern </strong></p>
<p><strong>Dalio Family Office</strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Dalio Family Office Overview: </u></strong></p>
<p>The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family’s commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.</p>
<p><strong><u>Position Summary: </u></strong></p>
<p>As a Project & Operations Intern, you will play a meaningful role in supporting both day-to-day operations and projects in a rapidly evolving and fast paced organization. This position entails a broad range of responsibilities including organizing stakeholder meetings, conducting data analysis, completing administrative assignments, and supporting other facets of project management and process optimization. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to solving problems.</p>
<p><strong><u>Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following:</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Support team members in delivering medium and large projects for stakeholders across the organization.</li>
<li>Independently manage several small projects from requirements gathering through planning and implementation including regular reporting to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to review and implement improvements for business processes and Pillar (department) knowledge management.</li>
<li>Assist with troubleshooting and developing solutions on the project management tool (Monday.com).</li>
<li>Prepare and deliver presentations to various stakeholder groups, including potentially the entire organization.</li>
<li>Complete additional tasks assigned by the Pillar head</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><u>The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Interest in business operations, process management and project management.</li>
<li>Strong organizational, logical reasoning, critical thinking, communication, and time management skills.</li>
<li>Successfully worked in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environments.</li>
<li>A natural multi-tasker comfortable wearing many hats in support of dynamic organization.</li>
<li>Commitment to high standards, accountability, and a culture of transparency and excellence.</li>
<li>Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information</li>
<li> </li>
</ul>
<p><strong><u>Illustrative Benefits: </u></strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Friday summer hours</li>
<li>Monthly community events</li>
<li>Hybrid work environment</li>
<li>Free catered food services for in-office days</li>
<li>Casual dress code</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><u>Qualifications:</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited college or university</li>
<li>GPA of 3.3 or higher</li>
<li>Preferred:
<ul>
<li>Previous work/internship experience working on projects, process documentation, or data analysis.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><em>Internship Dates: June 15<sup>th</sup> – Augst 21st, 2026</em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><strong><em>Application Deadline: January 30<sup>th</sup>, 2026 </em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><strong><u>Compensation:</u></strong> </p>
<p><em>Compensation for the role includes an hourly wage of $20/hr. This position is eligible for statutory benefits only. </em></p>
<p><em>Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. </em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability. </em></p>
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Benefits
Friday Summer HoursMonthly Community EventsHybrid Work EnvironmentFree Catered Food Services For In-Office DaysCasual Dress Code
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