Valor
Our mission is to provide access and exposure to the investment industry to US veterans considering careers in the field of asset management.
Program Details
About the Program.
For 10 weeks every summer, interns gain direct investment experience at one of the world’s leading asset managers. This hands-on learning experience includes industry-specific professional developments aimed at honing skill sets associated with asset management.
Our goal is to provide a learning experience for deeply curious, high-achieving individuals who have a passion for investing.
Summer 2026 Program Dates: 1 June – 7 August 2026
This is a paid internship opportunity.
Prerequisites.
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors
- US Military Veteran or US Armed Forces Reserve
What’s Valor?
The Loomis Sayles Valor Employee Resource Group was founded in 2022 with the mission of supporting and connecting the firm’s military veterans, family members and military supporters through community engagement, education and other resources.
The Valor summer internship program, which is sponsored by the Valor ERG, is offered to college undergraduates and focuses on a combination of work experience, technical skill building and professional development. The internship’s goal is to build financial industry knowledge and skills while supporting acclimation from the military to the corporate world.
“The military focuses on character development as much as it trains for core attributes like discipline, commitment, teamwork, and mission accomplishment. For me, these qualities translated seamlessly into the investment industry, where perseverance and collaboration are critical to uniting ideas and resources in order to make timely investment decisions. My military experience provided tools and lessons that have been invaluable to my career—ones that simply cannot be taught in business school.”
Matthew Welch, CFA, Senior Credit Research Analyst & Business Manager
Captain, United States Marine Corps, Naval Aviator
What You’ll Need.
Strong Academic Credentials
Strong academic track record with demonstrated interest in business, finance and/or economics.
Positive Attitude & An Open Mind
Thriving at Loomis Sayles requires hard work, flexibility and collaboration. Open-mindedness and a willingness to receive constructive feedback is the foundation of a successful internship experience.
Technical Skills
Basic financial technical skills are required for this internship. These include Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as an ability to create simple graphs and charts.
“The Loomis Sayles Valor program exceeded every expectation I had coming in. As a veteran, I’ve experienced many leadership environments–but this one stood out for its focus on mentorship as well its respect for lived experience. Valor didn’t just acknowledge my military background–it built on it, offering professional guidance and financial training that felt both practical as well as personal. I left the experience with far stronger skills, a sense of direction and deeply meaningful human connections.”
Adam McAllister, Valor Intern
Sergeant, US Army, Cavalry Scout
Program Details.
Areas of Development.
- Bloomberg Certification
- Basics of Financial Market Structure
- Excel Training
- Financial Literacy
- Financial Modeling
- Fixed Income Basics
- Interview and Communications Skills
- Industry Knowledge Training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
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