Investing in Future Leaders
Internship Opportunities
APFC has an internal and external program available for qualifying Alaska students to gain relevant experience in investment management and finance. APFC is committed to supporting the career development and growth of future leaders. Many past interns have transitioned into successful careers in finance and investing, including several who have returned to APFC as staff or Trustees. The application period typically opens in the fall.
Real-World Experience
Internship Details
APFC’s Internship Program offers Alaska students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in investment management and finance while contributing to the Corporation’s mission-driven work.
Eligibility
- Attend an Alaska university
- Be an Alaska resident studying out of state
- Pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree
- Or have graduated within six months
External internships may have additional requirements
Internship Benefits
- Support APFC’s mission-driven work
- Earn competitive pay
- Gain exposure to APFC operations
- Learn directly from industry experts
Internal Investment Programs
Each year, APFC recruits and selects two interns for a 12-13-week internship program at our corporate headquarters in Juneau, AK, and provides exposure to APFC's daily operations and industry experts.
Investment Internship
The investment internship provides an introduction to the actual workings of the investment industry and hands-on experience, including research, portfolio analysis, diligence, and more. The investment intern will gain exposure to all of APFC's investment asset classes in both private and public markets.
Finance Internship
The finance internship provides an introduction to the basic principles of investment accounting. It allows the intern to learn how financial statements are prepared, audited, and used. The finance intern will gain critical experience working alongside APFC's transparent public reporting system.
Locations Vary Across the U.S.
External Internships
Through our external manager internship program, APFC works in conjunction with several of our external managers and partners to provide more opportunities for students seeking hands-on experience.
APFC facilitates the intern candidate pool through the online application system for our external managers. The length of the internship is dependent upon the external managers' organization policies. These internships are typically in California and Texas.
Wisdom from Experts
World-Class Career Insights
Curious about a career in investing? In this short video, APFC Chief Investment Officer Marcus Frampton and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Sebastian Vadakumcherry offer advice to aspiring professionals, emphasizing hard work, humility, and the rewards of taking risks.