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Graduate Student Assistant - Investment Analyst Intern- Hybrid (Davis, CA)

  2026-01-26     UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES     all cities,AK  
Description:

Description

Upwelling Capital Group is seeking to hire two analytical interns to support their research and investment activities.

Our interns must be prepared to work independently, demonstrate an ability to collaborate with co-workers and to deliver a high-quality work product on their assigned responsibilities. Through this program, our interns will have the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of private equity, venture capital, secondaries, private debt, and real assets. They will also develop investment research and underwriting skills.

We are currently recruiting 2026 MBA interns, with the possibility of extending the internship into 2027. We offer:

• Broad finance and investment management experience.

• Training in corporate finance and investment due diligence.

• Exposure to a wide range of private capital transactions.

• Learning-based work environment with senior investment professional interaction.

• A cohesive culture that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and professionalism.

• Competitive compensation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week's notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

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Graduate Students must be enrolled in at least: four-semester units or six quarter units.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Masters of Business Administration

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday - Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$20 -$30 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for individuals completing a graduate degree who are seeking a career in finance and investments.

  • Sound analytical and research capabilities.
  • Interest in pursuing a role in private equity.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Competence to produce thorough and accurate findings.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist investment professionals with broad market and industry research, data analysis, and investment modeling.
  • Project include analysis on specific industries or markets, company valuations and portfolio benchmarking.
  • Assignments may also include a deep dive into historic investment performance of investment managers or aggregation of performance of a group of managers in certain vintage years or segmented by size.
Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an hybrid environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application.

In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:
  • Cover letter


Apply by: February 27, 2026


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