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 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 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.

Visit for more details: https://foxholm.com/student-fellowships/quantitative-investment-fellow-summer-2026