Portfolio Administration Summer Intern

Position: Portfolio Administration Summer Intern

Location: Tampa, FL

Department: Portfolio Admin

Reporting to: Vice President – Portfolio Administration

FLSA Status (US Staff only): Non-Exempt Full Time Summer

VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward-looking, intelligently designed, active and ETF strategies that strengthen long-term portfolios. We will provide qualified individuals with outstanding education and growth opportunities. If you are a high-energy individual with a strong work ethic, excellent team skills, and outstanding communication skills, we would like to speak with you.

VanEck’s Summer Intern Program includes exposure across the firm through educational, mentorship, and networking events. As an Intern, you will also be exposed to the firm’s senior management, gain an understanding of the financial services industry and learn critical business skills. Our internship program will build more than just your resume — it will challenge your knowledge, build your network and drive your career path. Our program spans 10 weeks and runs from June 7 – August 13. If you are looking to gain valuable hands-on experience while working with talented individuals, apply now!

The Portfolio Administration department consists of over 50 staff members across numerous teams. Most of the team is based in Tampa but a strong complement is New York. The department works closely with professionals throughout the entire firm including portfolio managers, traders, marketing, compliance and IT. This position will provide an Intern with exposure throughout all teams and obtain a foundational understanding of an asset manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Rotate through Portfolio Administration teams (Security and Portfolio Analytics, Fund Services and Operations, Trade Settlement, Reporting and Analytics, Accounting Oversight, Regulatory Reporting), with defined project deliverables in each rotation

Build out Key Performance Indicator reporting tool to highlight important trends

Update, standardize, and publish desktop procedures for assigned teams to the shared drive

Develop tactical solutions across the department using AI tools (Claude), with documented use cases and handoff instructions

Perform annual data quality audits, including the Everbridge/BCP contact list and vendor and reference data cleanups

Assist with operational responsibilities such as month-end reporting, audit packages, and the semi-annual financial reporting process

Historical review of Sub TA/Rev share agreements and the vendor log/matrix

Review and organize the process for receiving and recording invoices

Deliver a final presentation to department leadership and submit documented work product before the final week

Passion for investing and an understanding of financial markets

Exposure to different asset classes (equity, fixed income, spots, forwards, options, futures, swaps, cryptocurrency) and investment products (mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, separately managed accounts, tokenized products)

Quantitative and technical orientation; experience in data analysis and general data flow is a plus

Advanced knowledge of Excel; exposure to PowerPoint

Experience using AI tools such as Claude

Education and/or Experience

Currently entering senior level or beyond within a 4-year college program. Undergraduate studies in business, finance, accounting, economics or relevant degree

Some experience within a corporate environment is helpful but not required

Compensation

The maximum hourly rate for this position is $25 an hour

VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.