Quantitative Investment Fellow

Foxholm Financial offers a 12-week unpaid educational fellowship designed for students looking to bridge the gap between financial theory and data science while earning a professional certification (Python PCAP or AWS Cloud Practitioner). Our investment process is systematic and data-driven; you will work alongside a registered investment adviser to build and test analytical model concepts in a hands-on learning environment.

Unlike firms that outsource investment management to third-party providers, Foxholm Financial builds its strategies in-house. This role provides direct access to the engine room of an advisory firm, offering visibility into how buy/sell decisions are made, how risk is monitored, and how model portfolios are constructed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Data Analysis: Explore Python scripting (Pandas/NumPy) for sample portfolio drift analysis.
Visualization: Create interactive dashboards using Tableau Public.
Cloud Infrastructure: Document AWS S3/EC2 basics for financial data and map data pipelines from custodian to reporting.
Reporting: Design proof-of-concept performance report templates.
Professional Development: Study for and earn a professional certification (Python PCAP or AWS Cloud Practitioner).

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Credential Scholarship: Foxholm Financial covers the full exam cost and provides guided 1-on-1 study sessions for either the Python Institute PCAP or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
Mentorship & References: Weekly 1-on-1 sessions with the firm President and a personalized reference letter detailing your specific technical skills.
Career Portfolio: Development of a GitHub repository or Tableau Public profile to showcase your work to future employers.
CFP Board Experience: Earn 180 hours toward the CFP Standard Pathway experience requirement (Indirect Support).
Insider Access: Access Person status under SEC rules, granting visibility into trading activity and compliance operations.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current enrollment in a 4-year Georgia university with Junior or Senior standing (60+ credit hours by start date).
Credit: Must have an academic credit arrangement with your university.
Work Style: Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Technical Setup: Access to a Mac, Linux, or PC.
Ideal Majors: Finance, CIS, Data Science, MIS, Computer Science, or Financial Technology.

TIMELINE

Applications Open: February 15, 2026.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026.
Selection Announced: May 1, 2026.
Fellowship Term: May 18 to August 7, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Email your application to [email protected] with the subject line Summer 2026 Quantitative Investment Fellowship Application. Please include:

Resume: 1-page limit, highlighting projects and relevant coursework.
Unofficial Transcript: PDF format to verify credit hours, major, and course load.
Credit Eligibility: Confirmation that you can receive academic credit at your Georgia university.
Work Sample: Link to GitHub, Tableau Public, or a code sample (Python, R, or SQL).

Foxholm Financial is a state-registered Investment Adviser (RIA). This is an unpaid fellowship for academic credit, structured in compliance with FLSA guidelines.

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