Tapping into a deeper talent pool, crafting a truly inclusive approach to recruiting requires a paradigm shift in thinking and action. The NAIC PARADIGM CHANGERS Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program is designed to build a pathway for the next generation of women to access careers in alternative investments. Through a partnership with the American Investment Council (AIC) and The Robert Toigo Foundation, NAIC's Paradigm Changers Internship Program is designed to offer internships for diverse undergraduate and graduate women with the potential to lead in the field of alternative investments. Through internship opportunities, education, and career development programming, the program will prepare women from various academic disciplines including business, law, healthcare, technology, mathematics, and engineering, among others, for careers in private equity.Paradigm Changers is deliberately narrow in its focus on advancing pathways for women interested in exploring careers with private equity firms and hedge funds. With NAIC's strong track record of elevating professionals of color and our robust networks, we believe that the Paradigm Changers program is uniquely positioned to attract and capture an inclusive cadre of high-potential talent, establishing a sustainable pipeline of traditionally underrepresented women into the alternative investments industry. The NAIC's Paradigm Changers Program is a full-time internship opportunity, spanning from June to August 2022. Interns are guaranteed a minimum salary of $20 per hour.Paradigm Changers has two tracks for Undergraduate and Graduate students:The Undergraduate Track is open to sophomores and juniors currently enrolled or transferring to a four-year U.S. university, offering students a unique and highly sought-after summer internship opportunity.The Graduate Track is open to those who are applying to or have been accepted to an accredited, U.S.-based graduate school program, offering students valuable graduate and/or pre-graduate internships in advance of matriculating into their graduate school programs.Requirements/Desired QualitiesAn aspiring leader with demonstrated experience managing competing priorities Curiosity in exploring an area of investment with a focus on understanding capital allocation, market trends, and private transactions Excellent communicator, both written and verbal Passionate about being a part of increased diversity and inclusion in a professional role. Presents strong potential for data and analysis, research, and spreadsheet skillsHighly motivated and interested in a rigorous in-person full-time internship program. Our host firms are based primarily on the east and west coastRequirementsCover letter expressing interest in the Paradigm Changers Internship Program, resume or CV, and transcripts, official or unofficialTwo letters of recommendation or three professional and/or academic referencesAble to work on-site throughout the summer at one of our host firm locations throughout the summer: Washington, DC, New York City, NY, Dallas, Texas, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CAAuthorized to work in the United States for any employerAvailable to work approximately June 6th through mid-August. Paradigm Changers Interns have a full-time schedule and must be available for the entirety of the internship program