Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the RoleThe Company
Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
The Position
The People Analytics team at Wellington is seeking a data analytics professional who is motivated by delivering data-driven insights that enable leaders to proactively plan their talent needs; evaluate and strengthen organizational effectiveness; identify past and future trends leveraging predictive analytics; and make informed talent decisions that drive business outcomes. The co-op for this team will bring technical expertise to the team to help build analytical models with practical, valuable applications in areas such as strategic workforce planning, attracting and retaining talent, employee engagement, high-potential talent identification & development, and employee development. This could include AI-driven analytical solutions, consolidating and streamlining dashboards to simplify user experience, improving our data quality and architecture, and building visualization tools to support scalable and automated analytics. This is a hands‑on opportunity for a curious, data‑driven problem‑solver to apply analytical skills in a real‑world HR environment while collaborating closely with partners across Talent, HR, and broader business teams.
As a data-driven organization, this role is critical to advancing our analytical maturity by fully utilizing our HR data lake to predict future trends, identify leading indicators, define data limits, and evaluate program success. We have an exciting roadmap ahead!
Responsibilities
The co-op will have day-to-day responsibility of supporting our People Analytics function with delivering high-quality and reliable monthly and quarterly analytical support, maintaining critical dashboards, and supporting client and ad hoc reporting requests. Additionally, the role will have a few key projects across all areas of human resources to help advance and scale our reporting capabilities. A sample of your responsibilities might include:
Use your technical expertise in data science to lead the prediction and forecasting workstream and build capabilities within HR and cross-functionally using HR data
Proposing, testing and validating AI-driven analytical models and technology capabilities to redesign the way we work to be more efficient and effective
Proactively identify research opportunities by mining data to generate practical talent insights for the business
Decommissioning and consolidating reporting dashboards from Tableau to PowerBI data visualization
Perform deep-dive analysis and research to recommend best in class people analytics to drive business success, deliver insights on root causes, drive data consistency, and make recommendations for continuous improvement
Support operational efficiency by helping to streamline workflows to optimize business processes and implement technology-enabled innovation
Qualifications
Major in Data Science, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics or related field preferred
Passionate about HR systems and using data to drive business impact
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Value precision, strong attention to detail, and highly organized
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with data visualization, analysis, and programming tools, including Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python
Familiarity with data infrastructure concepts such as automation, APIs, data modeling, and data management, with a willingness to learn and apply these tools to support team goals
Enterprising, forward-looking, entrepreneurial self-starter attitude
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
A positive and proactive work ethic, ability to roll up sleeves and get things done
Inquisitive problem solver with strong project-management skills and ability to meet and prioritize deadlines
Fit with the firm’s cultural tenets of inclusivity, collaboration, accountability, and collegiality
Please note: This co-op position entails cross-training to ensure optimal performance across functions. The anticipated start date for accepted candidates is December 2026/January 2027.
Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [email protected].
At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
$19-$35 per hourThis range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
Skills Required
- Major in Data Science, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Passion for HR systems and using data to drive business impact
- Precision, strong attention to detail, and organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex data into actionable insights
- Knowledge or experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python
- Familiarity with automation, APIs, data modeling, and data management
- Entrepreneurial, self-starting attitude
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
- Positive and proactive work ethic
- Inquisitive problem-solving ability and strong project-management skills
- Ability to meet and prioritize deadlines
- Alignment with inclusivity, collaboration, accountability, and collegiality
- Eligibility as a Northeastern University student
Wellington Management Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wellington Management and has not been reviewed or approved by Wellington Management.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement contributions and profit-sharing are frequently highlighted as standout elements of the package. The retirement program is often described as unusually strong and a major pillar of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and related coverage are characterized as comprehensive and well-regarded. Core health benefits are seen as a meaningful contributor to overall satisfaction.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family supports are described as generous compared to common U.S. norms. Exact durations can vary by location or role, but family-related time off is consistently called out as a strength.
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What We Do
For almost 100 years, we have chosen to do things differently, including the way we structure our ownership model, organization, and investment platform. Critically, we know that the best investment ideas are found when a diverse workforce is encouraged to bring forward unique perspectives. Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms, serving as a trusted adviser to over 2,400 clients in more than 60 countries. We manage more than US$1 trillion for pensions, endowments and foundations, insurers, family offices, fund sponsors, global wealth managers, and other clients. We offer comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including global equity, fixed income, currency, commodity, alternatives, and private markets. Leveraging more than 900 investment professionals located in offices around the world, we combine independent insights across asset classes, skill sets, and investment disciplines to uncover ideas for our clients, because we believe collaboration is a rare, repeatable competitive edge. This independent structure and collegial culture are two of the main reasons investment professionals join Wellington Management — and stay for their entire careers. For current open opportunities, please visit www.wellington.com/joinus We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to having a diverse workforce. Please visit http://www.wellington.com to learn more about our firm. Important disclosure: https://www.wellington.com/en/important-disclosure Wellington will not send unsolicited communications and investment opportunities initiated through social media platforms. Wellington does not perform business transactions, payment requests, or direct interactions through social media platforms. Please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/legal/privacy-notice for more information.
