Summer 2026 Intern - Marketing & Investor Relations

SummitTX is seeking exceptional undergraduate candidates to join our internship program for the Summer of 2026. This program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the firm’s marketing, communications, and investor relations efforts at a leading multi-strategy hedge fund. Interns will work directly with senior professionals to help shape SummitTX’s brand and messaging across a range of initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Class of 2028 undergraduates pursuing degrees in Marketing, Finance or Data Science.
• Strong academic performance and demonstrated initiative in academic or extracurricular activities.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills are highly desireable); familiarity with design tools (PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Suite) is a plus.
• Python or other coding capability is highly valuable, particularly in applying data-driven approaches to marketing.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in AI tools and applications (e.g., generative AI, analytics, automation) strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in financial services and investment management is a plus, but prior industry knowledge is not required.

Internship Responsibilities

Interns will be involved in a variety of projects designed to enhance SummitTX’s marketing and communications platform, which may include:

• Assisting in the preparation of client presentations, pitch materials, and marketing collateral.
• Investor prospect research and maintenance of data in internal CRM system.
• Competitor and peer group research (performance and marketing collateral).
• Supporting the development and maintenance of investor communications and reporting.
• Helping coordinate marketing campaigns and special projects across teams.
• Leveraging data analytics, coding, or AI-driven tools to improve marketing insights and delivery.
• Conducting research to support business development and investor engagement.
• Collaborating with Investor Relations, Business Development, and Investment Teams to ensure consistent messaging.

 

Interns will interact with professionals across functions and levels of seniority while gaining exposure to the firm’s broader business.

Program Structure & Compensation

• Program Dates: Summer 2026 (10 weeks)
• Commitment: Full-time, 40+ hours per week
• Compensation: Competitive, with overtime eligibility for hours worked in excess of 40 per week

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to marketing, branding, and communications within the investment management industry.
• Hands-on experience producing professional client-facing materials.
• Opportunities to apply data science, coding, and AI capabilities to real-world marketing projects.
• Frequent feedback and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• A strong foundation of communication, analytical, and technical skills applicable across industries.
• A highly selective internship that offers differentiated experience at the intersection of marketing, data, and finance.

This program is designed for talented students who want to apply their marketing, analytical, and technical skills in a professional investment management environment while gaining valuable exposure to the hedge fund industry.