Asset Management Internship - Portfolio Management - Summer 2026

Notes to applicants:

• Resumes and portfolios (when applicable) are required as part of your application. When applying from a mobile device or tablet, you may not be able to attach a resume. If you cannot include an attachment at the time of your application, you will receive a follow up email asking you to attach your resume from a computer.

• Here at Dimensional, we strive to be an inclusive workplace for all. Even if you do not match every qualification listed, if you are interested in who we are, what we do, and why we do it, we suggest and encourage you to apply.

• The use of Artificial Intelligence during interviews and skill testing is prohibited, unless Dimensional Fund Advisors has authorized such use.

• If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, such accommodation is available upon request.

Job Description:

Do you have a strong interest in the investing, financial services, and/or asset management industry? If so, Dimensional’s summer internship might be the right fit for you!

Spend your summer working alongside top professionals within asset management to develop innovative, academically backed ways of improving the investment experience.

Overview

The Portfolio Management team is responsible for the implementation of Dimensional’s investment philosophy. Portfolios are structured to target sources of higher expected return that have been identified and vetted by academia and Dimensional’s research team. Portfolio Management is responsible for the daily oversight and management of Dimensional’s portfolios and implements our investment philosophy across all our investment solutions. Our portfolio managers achieve this exposure by implementing a daily and systematic portfolio management process. In addition to overseeing and enhancing this process, portfolio managers also interact with current and prospective clients.

The Portfolio Management team ensures that Dimensional’s portfolios deliver consistent and efficient exposure to the dimensions of higher expected returns, as identified by the greatest minds in modern financial economics. Portfolio Management interacts and collaborates closely with several departments including Trading, Research, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and the Global Client Group to ensure a superior investment experience for our clients.

Responsibilities   

Dimensional is seeking final year students, or equivalent, to join our 2026 summer internship program, starting on 23rd June 2026 and concluding on 20th August 2026. Over the course of the 9-week program, interns will be involved in extensive projects that improve the way we implement investment strategies. Interns will work side by side with Portfolio Managers to make thoughtful, data-informed enhancements, and will have the opportunity to present their findings to senior management. In addition to project work, interns take on responsibilities similar to full-time analysts, supporting the daily needs of the Portfolio Management strategy desks and broader investment team.

Qualifications and Desired Experiences

• Final year student set to graduate in 2026 or equivalent studies
• Interest in financial markets and passionate about improving the investment experience
• Excellent quantitative problem-solving and analytic skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Detail-oriented, organized, highly motivated, and able to work independently and in a team environment
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge of databases (MS Access, SQL) preferred
• Knowledge of Python preferred
• Ability to absorb and apply information from formal and informal learning experiences
• An understanding and appreciation of Dimensional's investment process, philosophy, and business strategy 

To show interest in Dimensional’s internship, please apply with your CV, including predicted and/or achieved grades in your education section. Please also include a cover letter answering the following questions.

1. What motivates you to work in financial services?

2. Describe a time where you have demonstrated resilience.

3. What would you hope to learn from attending Dimensional’s Insight and Assessment Day?

4. If selected, will you be able to attend Dimensional’s Insight and Assessment Day in-person on Wednesday 11th March 2026? (Yes/No)

Please note:

Applications will close on 30th January 2026, and you will be notified on the status of your application by 16th February 2026. Due to the high volume of applicants in previous years, the job advert is subject to close earlier than the posted date. Applicants who have already applied to a 2026 London-based internship will be considered for all available internship opportunities. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. By completing your application, you agree not to use Artificial Intelligence for the submission of your cover letter, unless Dimensional Fund Advisors has authorized such use.

If selected to move forward, you will be invited to Dimensional’s Insight and Assessment Day on 11th March 2026. The insight portion of the day will consist of Q&A panels, presentations from our investment and sales channels, and time to network with recent new joiners and senior leadership. This event is designed to provide you with a detailed overview of an asset management firm’s day-to-day operations and better understanding of the skillets required to succeed within the industry. As part of the formal internship recruitment process, there will also be assessment periods throughout the day. In-person attendance at our London office on 11th March 2026 is required to be considered for the summer internship.

Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.