2027 Summer Analyst - Indianapolis
Description
   Sapient Capital is a privately owned, independent advisory firm with over $13bn in assets under management, serving ultra-affluent worth families and individuals, foundations, and institutions. As a fast-growing registered investment advisor (RIA), we specialize in providing our clients with a uniquely tailored service offering including sophisticated investment management, advanced financial planning and comprehensive family office solutions all tied together with cutting-edge technology. Sapient is headquartered in Indianapolis with offices in New York, Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

  

Position Overview

Sapient is seeking individuals with a strong interest in financial planning, investment management (public or private), and/or family office services to join our 2027 Summer Analyst Program. Participants in this program will receive an inside look at the daily operations of a growing wealth management firm with opportunities to gain firsthand experience in portfolio management, client strategy, and process improvement initiatives. This program is project-oriented and culminates in a capstone presentation at the end of the summer.


Expected duration is ~10 weeks (June to early August). Full-time, in-office attendance is required while participating in the program.


What You’ll Do:

· Gain exposure to all aspects of wealth management, including client advisory, business development, investment management, operations, etc., by working on a variety of projects that directly influence key business decisions.

· Prepare and analyze reports and financial models to support the ongoing analysis of our clients’ financial plans and ensure alignment with their goals and objectives. 

· Assist with critical administrative tasks such as data entry, database maintenance, document management, etc.

· Support investment research and portfolio analysis for client and firm-level strategies 

· Assist in preparing client-facing materials, performance reports, and market commentary 

· Partner with advisors on financial planning models and scenario analysis

· Assist our wealth strategy and investment teams with ad-hoc projects and research to support our most sophisticated and complex clients

· Regularly engage with firm leadership and senior advisors to build relationships and further your understanding of our industry 

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  

Qualifications

· Active enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Rising seniors majoring in finance, financial planning, economics, accounting, investment management, or equivalent program strongly preferred.

· Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with comfort in Excel; familiarity with financial modeling or data tools (Python, SQL) is a plus, not a requirement

· Genuine interest in markets, investing, and the wealth-management industry. Strong intent to pursue the CFP or CFA designation after graduation is strongly preferred.

· Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.

· A collaborative, low-ego mindset and a strong sense of ownership over your work

· Discrete and able to follow all guidelines for confidentiality and professionalism.


Sapient Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sapient does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Salary Description
$25/hour