Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

Intern - Equity Research (Summer 2026)

Columbus, OH

IN BRIEF

We are looking for ambitious, inquisitive learners who are curious about investing to bring their unique perspectives to Diamond Hill. Interns in the Equity Intern Program can expect to walk away at the end of the summer knowing how to value a business, how to forecast sales and profits of companies, how to evaluate competitors in the industry and how an investment management firm operates.

We've designed the Equity Intern Program to discover and mentor the next generation of great investors as they prepare to launch their careers. Following an intense hands-on experience, interns participating in the program will be considered for full-time, post-graduation opportunities within our Associate Development Program.

WHO YOU ARE

• A strong communicator who isn't afraid to ask questions
• A curious individual who can objectively synthesize and analyze information
• A self-starter who enjoys managing multiple projects

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conduct due diligence on company and industry fundamentals.
• Create and maintain financial models.
• Synthesize and assess financial and industry data.
• Learn about investing through continuing education and daily interaction with the investment team.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA
• Completion of an undergraduate accounting class
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

When submitting your application, please attach the following documents. All documents must be submitted to be considered:

• Resume, with GPA listed
• Answers to the following questions, limited to 1 page max per question:
  • Why are you interested in working for Diamond Hill?
  • Out of these two stocks, Colgate-Palmolive (CL) and HCA Healthcare (HCA), which would you rather buy today? Why?

WHY JOIN DIAMOND HILL?

Join a group of passionate and intelligent professionals committed to doing the right thing for our clients. We think about our people like we think about investing-we hire for the long term and thoughtfully invest in our people throughout their careers.

A few benefits we provide for interns:

• Competitive compensation that rewards our interns' contributions
• Intern Scholarship Program - two $5,000 scholarships are awarded to interns each year.
• 20+ annual education sessions led by Diamond Hill associates.
• Housing assistance
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program ($400/mo)
• Frequent networking opportunities including coffee chat sessions with Management Team and Portfolio Managers
• Volunteer opportunities including an intern-led social impact project with one of our non-profit community partners
• Intern outings including baseball games, happy hours, etc.
• Free parking downtown
• Catered lunch 2x a week

Attracting and retaining colleagues who embody our core values - curiosity, ownership, trust, respect - enables us to foster an environment of excellence and a client-centric culture. We believe the differentiated perspectives of a diverse team operating in an environment of mutual respect greatly benefits our clients and our colleagues.

Diamond Hill is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, and discipline are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by all applicable laws and regulations