People Team Intern, Summer 2026, IL

ABOUT US

Curi Capital, founded in 2005, is a rapidly growing national registered investment advisory firm (RIA) based in Chicago with $14 billion in assets under management. We are committed to building meaningful relationships and making a difference in our clients’ financial wellness. Our mission is focused on enriching the lives of our teammates, clients, partners, and the communities in which we live and work. Curi Capital is perennially ranked among Barron’s Top 100 Independent Registered Investment Advisors globally. Our values—Accountability, Curiosity, Teamwork, Inclusion, and Service Commitment—are at the core of our culture.

THE ROLE

Are you interested in participating in a challenging and engaging internship program focused on developing your professional skills while collaborating with industry leaders? If you are self-motivated, career-driven, and highly innovative, Curi Capital is the right place for you!

During your summer internship with Curi Capital, you will have the opportunity to work on various projects, collaborate with team members, and design and present your own project at the end of the program. You will learn how HR strategy supports company culture and business goals, what are some best practices in employee engagement, learning & development, and change management, how to manage and support cross-functional projects within a People Team and Real-world applications of organizational psychology, leadership, and workplace culture.

The People HR Intern will work closely with the People Team to gain hands-on experience in HR strategy and people-focused projects. This internship is designed for someone interested in exploring the broader impact of HR within an organization, beyond benefits and payroll. The intern will support initiatives that drive engagement, culture, learning, and organizational effectiveness.

• Partner with the People Team on projects related to employee engagement, culture, and professional development.
• Assist with research, benchmarking, and compiling insights to inform HR strategy and best practices.
• Support data gathering and analysis to measure the effectiveness of people programs.
• Participate in the planning and execution of company-wide HR initiatives and events.
• Contribute to drafting communications, presentations, and resources for leaders and employees.
• Gain exposure to strategic HR operations including performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

• Overall curiosity to learn
• Highly organized and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain and preserve confidentiality
• Ability to utilize resources as needed to complete tasks
• Good research skills and ability to perform tasks promptly
• Ability to analyze data and communicate ideas clearly
• Demonstrated ability to present confidently in front of an audience
• Ability to utilize new technology and apply it to the financial services industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in organizational strategy, people operations, and culture.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment.

Our Vision: To be the trusted partner in medicine, business, and life.

Our Mission: By providing valued advice and support, we help strengthen care, mitigate risk, and build financial futures to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Our Values:

ACCOUNTABILITY: We are driven to act, work with integrity, and deliver results.

CURIOSITY: We ask and listen, stay curious, and are eager to learn.

TEAMWORK: We build strong relationships, celebrate success, and partner for greater impact.

INCLUSION: We respect, recognize, and encourage the differences that make us stronger—we are better together.
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SERVICE COMMITMENT: We demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our clients, business partners, teammates, and communities.