Investment Platform Technology Co-op

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

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 50 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.

THE 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 Technology Co-op position offers a chance to learn about financial technology while working with the Science Research Technology team, which builds the data and technology foundation that powers science-driven investment research across Fixed Income and Equity. The team's work sits at the intersection of data engineering, investment research, and application development, so the Co-op will see firsthand how technology shapes the way investors generate insights and make investment decisions. 

Depending on interests and team priorities, the Co-op may help onboard new third-party and alternative datasets,  

build and maintain data pipelines, develop data quality and monitoring checks, or contribute to investor-facing tools that turn complex data into clear, actionable views. The Co-op will be in direct communication with both business and technology stakeholders and will be an integral part of the team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Partner with data scientists to understand requirements and translate them to actionable work items. 

• Participate in technical design of solutions  

• Develop data pipelines to onboard datasets  

• Evaluate and onboard alternative datasets, including web-scraped and other non-traditional sources. 

• Participate in cutting-edge projects that use AI to enhance the quality of data analytics for investment research. 

• Enable data analysis and data quality using various tools  

• Test, rollout applications and help with solution adoption. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

The individual must be well organized, resourceful, motivated and have the ability to adjust to changing priorities.   

These skills include: 

• Good working knowledge of the Python programming language 

• Nice to have – familiar in data analysis using Python (Pandas, Pyspark etc.) 

• Nice to have – knowledgeable in building data solutions on cloud (AWS, Azure etc.) 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• A team-orientation, and willingness to “pitch in” when necessary              

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.

JOB TITLE

Investment Platform Technology Co-op

LOCATION

280 Congress

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 considers all qualified applicants will receive 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 GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com

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 hour