Job Summary:

At VELA, we believe we have a best-in-class team and culture. Our team members are unified in our valuation-centric investment philosophy and our client-first approach. We share a passion for investing and we are committed to client success built on value-added results, education and clear communication, the achievement of long-term goals, and attention to the needs of our clients. Central to our culture is open communication. We value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. Our commitment to open communication fuels our collaborative learning environment.

We believe our team members are most valuable when they have a broad knowledge and understanding of our entire organization. We support the growth of our team members through mentorship and frequent learning sessions with senior team members. We allow team members
exposure to all areas of our firm.

Interns at VELA are engaged cross-functionally across our entire organization. We provide our interns learning opportunities with our investment team as well as our business operations team. Our interns make meaningful contributions to our firm, including researching companies and writing investment theses for potential portfolio investments, streamlining business processes, conducting client and prospect analytics, and the completion of an intern team project. In addition, we host learning and social events throughout the internship to provide a well-rounded experience.

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstration of curiosity and desire for continuous learning.
• Ability to clearly communicate, both verbally and written.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and manage tasks and projects independently.
• Team player with a competitive spirit and the highest level of integrity; strong work ethic.
• Strong interest in the investment management industry.

Educational Background:

• Pursuit of bachelors or graduate degree from an accredited university or college.
• Evidence of strong academic background and intellectual curiosity.

Location:

This position can be based out of the VELA Central Ohio office or a remote work arrangement.

Application Requirements:

We are seeking candidates for our 2027 summer intern class who align with our investment philosophy, our collaborative culture, and our learning environment. If you would like to be considered for our intern class, please submit a cover letter and resume to recruiting@vela-im.com. The submission of a current investment thesis on a company of your choice is encouraged.

This is a paid position. The application deadline for our 2027 intern class is 09/30/2026. Tentative 2027 program dates are 06/01/27-07/31/27.

VELA is an equal opportunity employer.