Bridgewater Immersion: Macro Investing
📅 January 9, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍New York City
Explore Macro Investing With Our Managing Deputy Chief Investment Officer Ben Melkman
Over the last fifty years, Bridgewater has been on a mission to build a deep understanding of how global markets and economies work and use this understanding to generate high and uncorrelated returns (alpha) in systematic investment strategies.
We are looking to build our next generation of investor talent. To beat markets, we need unique insights. But markets are always learning. We need individuals fiercely driven to understand how the world works, uncover new logical relationships, test and explore new data sources, and constantly improve. Our investors are relentless—even obsessive—about markets and macro.
Does this sound like you? Apply for an early opportunity to explore Bridgewater’s investment process up close. For candidates applying to our 2027 Investment Associate Internship, we are inviting a select few to apply for a full-day experience at our New York City office. The event will provide a window into our fundamental and systematic approach and give candidates an opportunity to discuss their market views directly with our most senior investors and receive live feedback and coaching.
Submit your application for the 2027 Investment Associate Internship Program by December 17, 2025 to be considered for this event.
About Ben Melkman
Ben Melkman joined Bridgewater in 2024. Ben is directly responsible for managing a cross-asset portfolio of investments and works with the firm's Co-CIOs to oversee the flagship portfolio. Previously, he was the founder, CEO and CIO of Light Sky Macro, a multi-billion dollar discretionary macro investment firm. He has also served as a Senior Portfolio Manager and Partner at Brevan Howard, and ran the Cross-Asset Macro Group at Morgan Stanley. Ben graduated from the London School of Economics with a First Class Honors BSc.
Event Highlights
- Gain a practical introduction to Bridgewater’s macro investing framework with Ben Melkman
- Participate in immersive experiences, including a live trading game and a trade pitch workshop guided by our Investment Associates
- Connect with recruiters, senior leaders, and investors on career paths, talent development, and our culture
- Bridgewater will provide hotel accommodations for up to two nights (January 8 – 10, 2026) and cover all travel costs.
Eligibility
This invitation-only event is designed for students graduating in 2028 who are exploring a future in markets, trading, or macro research.