2026 Digital Assets Strategy Internship Program

Role 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, ne

working 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

Responsibilities 

• 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 2026 – May/June 2028
• GPA of 3.5 or higher

Preferred:

• Preferredmajor 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 Pytho
• 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)

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

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, however, we will consider full-time telework for the right candidate.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$75,000 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$75,000 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$75,000 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Benefits

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.