Undergraduate Summer Internship Development Program Mission To offer broad access and exposure to a career path in financial services by creating a candidate pool of first-generation college students and/or those under-represented in the investment management industry. The Program The Undergraduate Summer Internship Development (USID) Program was piloted in the summer of 2016 and became an official diversity intitiative in 2018. Since its initiation, the program has served 175 students and has created a richly diverse pool of potential job candidates for the future. So far, 23 have been hired as full-time Loomis Sayles or Natixis employees. Prerequisites GPA of 3.0 or above Rising Juniors or Seniors First generation college students Under-represented in the investment industry Learn more Our Approach Work experience is coupled with a professional development program focused on verbal and written communication, creative thinking, work ethic, teamwork, networking, decision-making, flexibility, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. Workshops are held two days a week and include both mandatory and optional offerings. In addition, students participate on a team project with a pre-assigned topic. Projects cover an array of investment and non-investment topics. Interns present their findings to supervisors and senior management at the conclusion of the internship in August, and compete for the most effective presentation. Undergraduate Summer Internship Development Program (USID)The USID program at Loomis Sayles provides students with a deep 10-week learning experience in the financial services sector that changes lives and opens up doors for a lifetime. What Makes this Internship Different This 10-week, paid summer internship is offered to undergraduate students. The program offers a holistic approach to the student's work experience and professional development. Most importantly, we seek applicants interested in growing ALL of their professional capacities. The internship is a first-generation college program. We seek a diverse range of students who are currently under-represented in the investment industry. Students who receive 50% or more need-based financial aid are also encouraged to apply. Students gain hands-on work experience on a team, and also participate in a series of regular workshops. The internship aims to strengthen each intern's personal, professional, and technical capabilities in preparation for the workforce. Interns are recruited through a variety of sources, including Loomis Sayles' partnerships, such as: 10,000 Degrees Bottomline CFA Society Boston Fenway High School SEO SquashBusters Summer Search The Crimson Summer Academy at Harvard Universtiy The Partnership uAspire UNCF Lighted Pathways Development Opportunities Accepting and Giving Constructive Feedback Bloomberg Certification Community Service Equity 101 Excel Training Financial Modeling Fixed Income Basics Interview Prep and Practice Making the Most of Your Linked-In Meditation Negotiating Job Offers Personal Branding Professional Communications Resume Writing Workshop Teamwork and Collaboration Executive Functioning Financial Literacy Summer 2023: June 7th - August 13th Each summer, approximately 20 positions are offered internships in a variety of departments throughout the company, including investment and non-investment teams. Positions may include: Alpha Strategies Accounting Community Investments Corporate Communications Credit Research Equity Investment Team Fixed Income Teams Full Discretion Human Resources Investment Operations Legal & Compliance Marketing Information Quantitative Research Risk Management Strategic Marketing