Do you want to experience the fast-paced world of investing at a pioneer in the field of Sustainable Investing? Join our summer internship program! During these eight-to-ten weeks, you’ll be fully immersed in the activities of one of our departments and make a real impact. The program will give you meaningful, fun, and challenging experiences, and show you what it’s like to be part of Robeco!
Gain practical experience
Learn from experienced industry experts
Social activities, networking events & workshops
Meaningful research with real-world impact
Fantastic working environment
Job opportunities after the internship
Location: Headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Period: 1 July - 27 August 2027
Duration: 2 months
Applications open: Friday, October 16, 2026
Applications close: Rolling basis. We review applications as they come in and close once all positions are filled so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
Founded in 1929, Robeco is a pure-play international asset manager with headquarters in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and 15 more offices worldwide. A global leader in sustainable investing since 1995, Robeco is a pioneer in sustainable as well as fundamental and quantitative research, driving investment strategies for a broad range of asset classes.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information on how to apply, eligibility criteria, and examples of internship projects.
During the application process, you can indicate your preferred areas of interest. If selected for interviews, you will meet with colleagues from the relevant department.
Fundamental Equity Investing is where it all started for Robeco. It’s arguably the purest form of investing: finding the most attractive companies to invest in. We base our investment decisions on in-depth fundamental research into businesses, sectors, macroeconomics and trends. We offer opportunities across Thematic and Emerging Markets equities.
Fixed Income Investing is where complexity meets creativity. The Fixed Income team invests in government- and company-issued debt across a wide variety of sectors, countries, and ratings. We offer opportunities across the Global Macro and Fundamental Credits teams.
Quantitative Research is in Robeco’s DNA. We make our investment decisions based on hidden relationships in our data using state-of-the-art techniques. We offer opportunities across the Quantitative Equities Research, Quantitative Equities Portfolio Management, and Robeco Indices teams.
Investment Solutions is at the intersection of various asset classes. The Investment Solutions team delivers superior, research-driven, sustainable strategies and designs innovative solutions that fit clients’ needs. The team manages assets across multi-asset funds, discretionary multi-asset solutions, and customized fixed income solutions.
Investment Data Science and Engineering transforms vast datasets from financial markets and sustainability sources into actionable insights. That covers the quantitative investment process infrastructure, as well as tools and analyses for fundamental insight. A recent focus is on how we can leverage AI in our fundamental investment processes.
I was excited to join the Summer Internship Program because it offered the opportunity to gain experience across different areas of sustainable asset management. What stood out to me from the start was the strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. I was also impressed by Robeco’s forward-looking mindset and willingness to adapt to changing markets.
What a summer! I would recommend this summer internship to anyone with an interest in asset management. The exposure to real-world investment topics is enormous, the learning curve is as steep as you make it, and everybody is genuinely willing to guide you through the world of asset management. And to top it off, I had a fantastic time with the other interns and supervisors. As part of the Fixed income team of Investment Solutions I got the opportunity, through a series of different projects, to get the first glimpse of how to run a fixed income portfolio for pension funds and insurance companies. One of my main projects focused on the trade-off between futures and swaps when hedging the interest rate risk of a bond portfolio. This allowed me to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world portfolio management challenges.
My internship at Robeco made my summer both enjoyable and inspiring. As part of the Data Science team, I explored the fundamental drivers of sovereign risk in emerging markets using Bayesian regression and developed a logistic model to forecast sovereign defaults. These projects gave me hands-on experience in applying data science methods to real investment challenges, and I was encouraged to share insights and propose new ideas, which made me feel like my contributions were truly valued.
The internship also offered a comprehensive view of the asset management industry. Via regular trainings, presentations, and interactions with different teams I learned how Robeco integrates research, sustainability, and innovation into its investment philosophy. The many activities and events organized in and outside the office made the company culture really stand out: supportive, collaborative, and curious!
My summer at Robeco was an extraordinary blend of intellectual challenge and genuine connection, where quantitative rigor met fundamental insight. In the Investment Solutions team, I didn’t just analyze markets, I built a Python dashboard to evaluate multi-leg options strategies in real time and structured a trade that became part of the team’s portfolio. What made this experience truly unique was the trust placed in interns: I was treated as a valued contributor, debating investment theses in tactical asset allocation meetings and collaborating with portfolio managers.
Beyond the technical work, the people set Robeco apart. The Multi-Asset team’s sharp, diverse minds fostered constant learning, while the young Robeco employees who organized our summer transformed a professional milestone into a shared adventure, filled with events, laughter, and connections that extended far beyond the office. For anyone eager to grow, contribute, and be part of a community that values both excellence and humanity, Robeco's summer internship is unmatched!
Robeco zet zich in om diversiteit, gelijkheid en inclusiviteit onder zijn medewerkers te stimuleren. We zien dit als kernwaarden in de manier waarop we werken, werven, onze strategie ontwikkelen en onze cultuur vormgeven.
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