Digital Asset Research Associate Internship - 2026
Job Description:
Our Mission
At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want— from the 23 million people investing their life savings, to the 20,000 businesses managing their employee benefits programs, to the 10,000 advisors and institutions needing innovative technology solutions to invest their clients’ money. To do this well, as a privately held company, we place a high degree of value in nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our dedication to being an employer of choice. For more information about Fidelity Investments, visit www.fidelity.com.
The Department
Fidelity Digital Asset Management [FDAM] is building an investment platform offering digital asset products and services designed to meet the growing needs of Fidelity’s retail customers and intermediary and institutional clients. These efforts will enable FDAM to launch new investment products and services in the digital asset ecosystem that offer our clients access to new crypto asset classes and an expanded universe of alternative assets. In addition, FDAM’s new capabilities to offer digital asset investment products will bring a range of new investor segments to Fidelity.
The Role
Looking for a best-in-class opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with investment research, portfolio construction and implementation? The Digital Assets Associate internship program gives interns the chance to obtain and develop the core research skills needed to jumpstart a successful and lucrative career in investment management. This individual will work in a small team of researchers, quants, and traders to create content related to our product roadmap including multi asset strategies and yield generation.
Education and Experience
- Class of 2027 or 2028 Bachelor’s or Master's degree candidates in a quantitative discipline
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive, seeks additional responsibilities and learning opportunities
- Proven success during his/her academic career with a preferred GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Demonstrated expertise using Excel and Python
- Highly motivated independent problem solvers, ability to think outside of the box and bring a unique perspective
- High levels of integrity
- Demonstrated initiative and intellectual interest in studies/extracurricular activities related to the financial markets
- Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
Training
- Emphasis on hands-on training from researchers and traders directly related to intern projects
- Mentorship from senior research analysts and associates
- Exposure to Portfolio Managers and investment thought leaders
Conversion
- Successful interns may receive an offer at the end of the summer internship to return as a full-time Research Associate post-graduation.
Location
Chicago, IL
Internship Dates
June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
The base salary range for this position is $30 - $42 per hour.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.