Private Investments Intern; Summer

job description summary:

program dates: june 8 - august 13, 2027 (10 weeks)

scs, focus partners family office and ocio is seeking interested students for the private investments internship. This role will provide the opportunity to learn and participate in all facets of the asset management industry, working directly with our investment team to help research, analyze, and develop global investment strategies and opportunities for our clients. Scs has an active investment program with dedicated teams across all asset classes including private equity (including buyouts, venture capital, and growth equity), private credit, real assets (real estate, natural resources), and esg/impact investing.

Interns will be expected to work closely with each asset class team, conduct and present findings of specialized research projects, and participate in external investment manager meetings.

the focus internship program combines meaningful work experience with onboarding and training, mentorship, executive speaker sessions, firmwide networking, social and community engagement opportunities, formal performance feedback, and priority consideration for a full-time analyst, private investments role based on performance and business needs.

interns in this position will work on-site 4-5 days per week.

• conduct macro & market research to help the investment team better understand the current environment and form a view on how the economy may evolve going forward. This may include specialized topics, such as esg and impact investing landscape, or industry specific deep dives.
• analyze external managers from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective. This will entail having calls (or meetings) with portfolio managers & analysts, developing a thorough understanding of the philosophy & process, and quantitative analysis on returns to differentiate between beta & alpha.
• develop investment collateral (in both written and presentation format) to be delivered to a variety of stakeholders (existing clients, prospective clients, and internal employees), based on analyses undertaken directly by the candidate and team members.

• students currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree
• expected graduation date between december 2027 and spring 2028
• preferred gpa of 3.5+
• aptitude for learning deep intellectual concepts
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on projects effectively
• proficiency in ms office (outlook, power point, excel, onenote, teams, sharepoint), salesforce and airtable a plus
• ability to work and commute out of scs's boston office
• candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the u.s.
• ability to complete required assessments and a digital video interview as part of the application process

this position is a non-exempt position. The base pay for this role is expected to be $25/hr actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate's experience and education.

scs, focus partners family office and ocio is a fiduciary wealth and investment management firm serving some of the world's most ambitious wealth creators-ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. Scs exists to transform wealth into possibility, helping its clients protect and amplify their capital, align it with their purpose, and build multi-generational legacies.

scs delivers an integrated family office and investment platform that brings together sophisticated multi-asset class portfolio management, access to private investments, holistic wealth and estate planning, next-generation education, and purpose-driven advisory. Scs is supported by a modern, scalable technology infrastructure that enhances its ability to deliver a seamless, proactive, white-glove client experience.

scs is part of focus, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. Learn more at  or follow the company on linkedin.

focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, focus helps individuals, families, and…