Summer Associate, Global Distribution COO

Job Title: Summer Associate,Global Distribution COO 

Department: Global Distribution

Reports To: SVP, Global Distribution COO 

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $33/hour

Job Summary:

The Global Distribution Summer Intern will support the Institutional and Wealth business management teams within Cohen & Steers' Global Distribution organization. This role provides exposure to the strategic, operational, and analytical functions that support the firm's distribution efforts across institutional and intermediary client channels.The intern will gain hands-on experience working on projects related to business planning, reporting, data analysis, sales enablement, market intelligence, and process improvement. The position offers a unique opportunity to learn how asset management firms support client-facing teams through strategic planning, business operations, and data-driven decision making. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Supporting business management initiatives across Institutional and Wealth Distribution
• Analyzing sales, client, and market data to identify trends and opportunities
• Assisting with reporting, dashboard development, and business performance tracking
• Supporting strategic projects focused on operational effectiveness and process improvement
• Conducting market and competitive research
• Assisting with the preparation of presentations, business updates, and leadership materials
• Supporting CRM and data management initiatives
• Partnering with cross-functional teams including Sales, Client Service, Marketing, Product Strategy, Finance, Technology, and Operations
• Contributing to special projects related to business planning, growth initiatives, and organizational effectiveness
• Helping identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality, and workflow efficiency

Minimum Requirements: 

• Undergraduate student with expected graduation date in 2028 pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment
• Interest in financial services, asset management, business strategy, or sales enablement
• Experience with AI tools is a plus
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspective
• Able to meet the firm's work arrangement policy in our New York City office (5 days in-office)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence tools.
• Interest in institutional investing, wealth management, or financial markets.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or professional experiences.

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.