Summer 2027

Global Client Group Intern

Data and Tools, Undergraduate and Master's

Updated on 9/3/2026

Dimensional Fund Advisors

Dimensional Fund Advisors

1,001-5,000 employees

Systematic, research-driven asset management and ETFs

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

In Person

The nine-week internship is fully in person.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
CRM
Data Governance
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
  • Candidates must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or specialized Master's degree and expect to graduate between December 2027 and June 2028.
  • Candidates must demonstrate interest in helping sales teams make process-driven, data-informed decisions.
  • Candidates must have documented analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Candidates must be able to gather requirements amid ambiguity.
  • Candidates must have interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Candidates must be able to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
  • Candidates must have strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
  • Candidates must have strong knowledge of Excel and general computer skills, with the ability to learn additional computer applications as needed.
  • Candidates must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Complete day-to-day responsibilities and tasks based largely on direction and support from others.
  • Collect and analyze data to support sales goals and campaigns.
  • Understand the underlying systems used to generate standard reporting.
  • Communicate product activities by presenting in small forums and team meetings.
  • Help maintain and improve process maps and documentation regarding sales data governance.
  • Assist with developing business intelligence capabilities for US sales channels, including registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, banks, institutions, retirement plans, and consultants.
  • Identify opportunities to improve data automation and partner with colleagues to implement solutions.
  • Communicate needs, challenges, and capacity proactively.
  • Develop an understanding of Dimensional’s investment philosophy and process.
Desired Qualifications
  • Coursework in information systems, computer science, or finance/accounting is preferred.
  • Candidates should be self-starters who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Dimensional Fund Advisors

Dimensional Fund Advisors

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Dimensional Fund Advisors provides global investment management using evidence-based, academically grounded strategies. It offers mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts built on systematic, factor-based investing rather than stock picking or market timing. The approach tilts portfolios toward factors with higher expected returns, such as smaller company size and value, and emphasizes low-cost, diversified access to global equities and fixed income for institutions and financial advisors. The goal is to deliver scalable, cost-efficient investment solutions that align with academic findings to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • The SEC approved Dimensional's ETF share-class structure in 2025, unlocking distribution expansion.
  • Dimensional still led U.S. active ETF AUM with 44 active ETFs as of June 30, 2026.
  • June 18, 2026 fee reductions and the July 2026 MPS strengthen advisor retention and inflows.

What critics are saying

  • JPMorgan overtook Dimensional in active ETF assets on January 16, 2026.
  • Eight ETF mergers and fee cuts effective November 1, 2026 compress revenue.
  • Nigel Stewart's August 27, 2026 departure to American Century weakens Asia-Pacific leadership.

What makes Dimensional Fund Advisors unique

  • Dimensional launched the first active ETF share class on March 20, 2026.
  • Its June 18, 2026 merger plan combines roughly $250 billion across mutual funds and ETFs.
  • The July 6, 2026 MPS uses only Dimensional funds, tightening product-control and implementation.

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Corporate Insight
Jul 15th, 2026
Corporate Insight releases report on asset manager Client Education Resources.

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This new research uses a firsthand evaluation of advisor-facing public and secure site resources, finding that firms with the strongest client education libraries pair broad topic and format coverage with clear labeling and features that let advisors personalize materials for individual clients. "Client education materials give advisors a way to demonstrate value beyond product selection and portfolio construction," said Sam Fritsch, asset management research manager at CI. "The firms that stand out treat this content as a working part of the advisor's toolkit rather than a static download library. The leaders in this space reduce friction wherever possible, from labeling resources clearly so advisors know what's appropriate to share with different audiences, to building in ways for advisors to put their own name and branding on the material." The report rates firms as Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor based on resource access, format and topic breadth, practice management integration and value-added features. Three firms, BlackRock, DFA and Manulife John Hancock, earned Excellent ratings; six earned Good; four earned Fair; and four earned Poor. Clear labeling determines whether advisors use materials at all: Nearly all coverage set firms (94%) maintain a dedicated client education section, but 59% still scatter resources without clear audience labels, leaving advisors to judge compliance approval and use case on their own. DFA and Vanguard stand out for applying consistent client-use labels across nearly every page and workflow touchpoint where such materials appear. Customization turns firm-generated content into an advisor-curated resource. Advisors in CI's 2024 Advisor UX Study Report stated reluctance about distributing materials that read as generic or overly firm-branded. BlackRock's secure site Brand & Share tool lets advisors apply their own logo, color palette and font to firm-generated materials, moving well beyond standard name-and-date personalization options. Demographic and life event coverage lags well behind product and strategy content. While 94% of firms cover investment strategy, only 29% offer demographic-specific content and 47% offer life event content, with that group skewing heavily toward divorce and death (35%) and leaving marriage and eldercare underserved (12%). MFS and BlackRock both pair life event materials with dedicated women investor content. "Firms have built strong libraries around investment strategy and product education, but the topics that carry the most emotional weight for clients, like divorce, eldercare and caring for aging parents, remain thin across the industry," Fritsch added. "Asset managers that expand into this territory, and make sure advisors can find and personalize what they offer, give advisors a genuine point of differentiation with clients." Access the report. Organizations can contact CI to learn how to access the full Client Education Resources report. Media seeking key findings and analyst perspectives can contact CI's press team to learn more. Firms covered in this report include: AB (AllianceBernstein), American Century, American Funds, BlackRock, Columbia Threadneedle, DFA (Dimensional Fund Advisors), Federated Hermes, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Hartford Funds, Invesco, J.P. Morgan, Manulife John Hancock, MFS Investment Management, PIMCO, T. Rowe Price, Vanguard About Corporate Insight. Corporate Insight (CI) delivers competitive intelligence, user experience research and consulting services to the nation's leading financial services, insurance and healthcare organizations. 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