Legislative Intern
State of Wisconsin Investment Board
Madison, Wisconsin
About the State of Wisconsin Investment Board
With approximately $70 billion in assets under management, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) is among the world’s largest institutional investors. Using a range of investment strategies across a spectrum of U.S. and global fixed income, equity, and private market asset classes, SWIB’s core fund has commonly beaten its benchmarks in the one, five and ten year time horizons with a combination of active portfolio management and allocation of assets to external managers.For more information about SWIB, please visit:
SWIB Mission
To provide prudent and cost-effective management of funds held in trust by the State. This is achieved with solid investment returns, consistent with the purpose and risk profile of each fund.
SWIB Vision
SWIB strives to be a premier public investment organization, a place where professional excellence and public service thrive. Superior investment returns, the highest ethical and professional standards, teamwork and a rewarding work environment will make SWIB the investment management organization of choice.
About this Opportunity
SWIB is seeking a student intern to work with the Legislative and Beneficiary Liaison. This internship will be part-time (10-15 hours per week) from November through May with the possibility of working increased hours next summer. This internship provides an opportunity to work on a variety of legislative issues as well as become familiar with other public policy issues.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
- Create a contact list of legislators and other government officials elected in November
- Create a database to keep track of state and federal legislation that affects SWIB and the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and maintain the database once bills are introduced in 2011-12
- Using RiskMetrics database, screen companies with operations in or business connections with Sudan or other countries defined as supporting terrorism; compare SWIB’s holdings to screened list; and establish spreadsheet with holdings information
- Create a new database about the history of board members
- Research miscellaneous topics as assigned
- Research SWIB files and legislative files about issues that affect the agency. This may include SWIB’s authority, social investing issues, reviewing drafting instructions and legislative history, etc.
- Assist with clerical duties and help with production & distribution of mailings, presentations and miscellaneous tasks as assigned
- Research current legislative and investment related issues as requested
Candidate Requirements
- Political Science, Communications, or Public Administration major (junior or senior undergraduate preferred)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States beyond student status
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research skills using the Internet and published documents
- Good analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including excel and access
- Interest or background in public policy or learning the processes used in setting public policy
Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity should send an email
with attached resume and cover letter to:
E-mail:
Subject Line: Legislative Intern
Deadline to apply is October 27, 2010
Pre-employment background check is required
SWIB is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer
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