2027 Digital Assets Strategy Internship Program

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.   We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business . With a career at the firm, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity .    Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you .

Summary The T. Rowe Price internship program includes a formal orientation, peer and senior mentor assignments, and formal learning opportunities. In addition to the work assignments within the assigned department, interns also gain exposure to associates and senior leaders across the firm through an executive speaker series, networking and social events, and engagement with our Business Resource Groups.     Digital Assets Strategy (DAS) is responsible for developing and leading the implementation and execution of the firm’s digital assets strategy. DAS takes an asset-class view of the digital assets space and looks at the investment and operational implementations of the universe of cryptographic tokens, coins, protocols, and derivatives supported on blockchain technologies. The goal of the internship is to develop the intern’s institutional investment skillset in the digital assets space, and for the intern to make a meaningful contribution to the development of T. Rowe Price’s evolving digital asset strategy.

Complete a  two-part project: (1) catalogue and evaluate the leading investment frameworks for digital asset investing, and (2) analyze and assess the investment attractiveness of a leading blockchain mainnet or protocol This requires preparing an overview of the relevant blockchain sector (Layer 1s, Layer 2s, Oracles, etc.) as well as developing the broader investment case for the corresponding sub-sector within the ecosystem, and performing comparative analysis on competing mainnets or protocols May also involve smaller blockchain / digital assets research related projects including quantitative analysis and related sector research to give broad exposure over the internship Qualifications Required: Full time student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – May/June 2029 GPA of 3.5 or higher Preferred: Preferred major in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Math or related fields with some quantitative training. Strong foundational understanding of blockchain technology and protocols (this can be a result of academic coursework or being self-taught) Modeling experience in Excel and/or Python Demonstrated critical thinking skills Strong quantitative analysis skills Strong interest in digital asset markets and digital assets investing Ability to independently conduct research into crypto projects, protocols, market developments Strong academic background and intellectual curiosity Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to work independently and with others Effective communication skills (verbal and written) FINRA Requirements FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role. Work Flexibility This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home. Applicants for employment in the US must have