UWIN Mentee

Loomis Sayles is a performance-driven active asset management company that seeks to identify exceptional investment opportunities on behalf of institutional and retail clients worldwide. We believe active management fueled by proprietary, best-in-class research helps us achieve financial success for our clients. Founded in 1926, Loomis Sayles currently oversees approximately $400 billion in assets under management for global clients spanning more than 50 countries. 

We foster a culture of entrepreneurialism, where all employees are empowered and encouraged to develop themselves and their ideas. Our culture centers on our shared IDEALS, the core characteristics of who we aspire to be as employees and an organization.

INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE - DEDICATED TO TEAMWORK – EXCELLENT – ACCOUNTABLE – LEADERS - SOLUTION-ORIENTED

Loomis Sayles is committed to the continual improvement of our performance, processes and people. As part of this commitment, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate candidate, eager to contribute to our continued success through the following employment opportunity:

Description: UWIN Mentorship Program 

The Loomis Sayles Undergraduate Women’s Investment Network (UWIN) program offers mentorship opportunities for undergraduate students in their sophomore, junior or senior years who have an interest in investing, business, finance, accounting, data science, mathematics, or economics. The mission of UWIN is to inspire, develop and recruit undergraduate students who are underrepresented in the investment management industry by providing mentorship, internship experience, professional development and technical skills needed to succeed in the industry.

The UWIN mentorship program is during the school year from September 2025 through April 2026 and requires a commitment of 1-2 hours per month to connect with the mentor, in addition to attendance at professional development, networking and educational workshops. The mentorship program matches selected undergraduate students with a Loomis Sayles mentor to help connect the educational experience to a potential career in investment management by sharing knowledge, experience and career advice. All participants will attend two full day conferences at One Financial Center in Boston, MA on September 18, 2025 and April 10, 2026 and four ½ day workshops in October (hybrid), November (hybrid), January (virtual) and February (in-person). The program provides a letter to professors if you need to miss a class. Education, skill and development workshop topics include:

• Introduction to Investment Management
• Equity and Fixed Income 101
• Effective Communication Skills
• Marketing Yourself & Preparing for Professional Success
• Bloomberg terminal training
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Day in the Life of a Trader
• Personal Finance 101
• Art of Networking

Skills/Qualifications/Expectations for the Mentorship Program:

• School year commitment of 1-2 hours per month to connect with the mentor
• Participation in two full-day conferences in Boston, MA (September 18, 2025 and April 10, 2026) and four ½ day professional development, skills and educational workshops (October (hybrid), November (hybrid), January (virtual) and February (in-person))
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree with coursework in business, finance, accounting, data science, mathematics, investing, or economics
• Interest in financial markets and investing
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Loomis Sayles is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage all people who are committed to advancing the UWIN mission to apply, regardless of gender or gender identity.

This application will give Loomis Sayles an opportunity to understand your academic and career interests and background.

This application, along with a cover letter and resume are required by March 7, 2025

EEOC and Diversity Statement

Loomis Sayles is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in which talented individuals can realize their full potential and contribute to our growth and success. Please consider applying for this role even if your work history and skillset doesn’t completely match the job description. We believe creativity, tenacity and humility are as valuable as specific skills that can be practiced and perfected on the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.