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Distribution Intern

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.
Posted a month ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Chicago, IL 60678, US

Salary

$20 - $25 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. is offering a paid, full-time 10-week Summer Internship within its Distribution team with a compensation of $20 - $25 per hour.
  • The internship provides hands-on experience in sales enablement, prospecting, marketing collaboration, and client engagement.
  • Candidates must be full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and clear communication abilities are required for this role.
  • Interns will work 40 hours a week following a hybrid model, with Monday and Friday remote and Tuesday to Thursday in-office attendance.

Summary

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. is offering a paid, full-time 10-week Summer Internship within its Distribution team. At Harbor, Distribution is responsible for bringing investment strategies to market through sales, marketing, client engagement, and data-driven market insights.
 

This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience supporting core Distribution functions, including sales enablement, prospecting and territory analytics, marketing collaboration, and client and market insights. Interns will gain exposure to how an investment manager partners across teams to support advisors, platforms, and clients.

The program combines structured onboarding, mentorship, exposure to senior leaders, and ownership of a meaningful summer project aligned to Distribution priorities. Interns will leave with a strong understanding of Harbor’s business model and practical experience contributing to real team outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver one meaningful, scoped summer project aligned to Distribution priorities across sales, marketing, enablement, or market insights

  • Support sales and client engagement efforts through prospecting analysis, territory insights, and market or client research

  • Partner with Marketing and other teams on sales enablement materials, content, and competitive insights

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Investments, and Operations to understand how Distribution brings Harbor’s strategies to market

  • Present project progress at mid-summer check-ins and deliver a final capstone presentation to Distribution leadership

  • Participate in networking sessions, senior leader talks, and team meetings

  • Support additional Distribution initiatives and ad-hoc projects as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • Full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Economics, or a related field

  • Strong academic performance with an interest in Sales, Distribution, Asset Management, or Financial Services

  • Ability to work full-time for the full 10-week program (June–August)

  • Willingness to meet Harbor’s in-office attendance requirements

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required

(technical skills, communication skills, customer focus, time management skills, independence and accuracy)

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; comfort learning new systems

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups

  • Ability to manage deadlines and work independently while collaborating with a team

  • High level of professionalism, integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail

  • Curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Time Commitment

Must be flexible and available to work 40 hours a week (M-F), following a hybrid work model. Monday and Friday working from home with Tuesday – Thursday being in the office.

Compensation: $20 - $25 per hour




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