Intern, Investment Solutions - Asset Management (Undergraduate and Graduate) Summer 2026
About The Position
We're looking for a summer intern to join our Investment Solutions Team in Principal Asset Management. In this role, you'll be responsible for assisting the team in various investment-related functions. The intern will: Learn Liability-Driven Investment (LDI) concepts and contribute to the development and implementation of sophisticated investment solutions Design client-facing reports and presentations Use advanced investment tools to generate data for client-facing material Gain exposure to investment solution design and delivery of that solution to a client or prospect Optimize existing structuring and reporting processes Principal Asset Management Investment Solutions group specializes in developing customized, outcome-oriented investment strategies for clients worldwide. By using its deep quantitative expertise, the team addresses complex investment and risk management challenges, delivering thorough analysis that supports the design of tailored, resilient strategies. The group offers a range of solutions, including Liability-Driven Investing (LDI), Outsourced CIO (OCIO), and Wealth Portfolio management for both institutional and retail clients. Principal Asset Management, a subsidiary of Principal Financial group, offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes. Check us out at www.principalam.com. We are hiring at the Graduate or Undergraduate level for Summer 2026.
Requirements
- Working towards a degree in financial mathematics, accounting, finance, economics, or a related major.
- Completion of intermediate level coursework in finance
- Additional exposure to investment concepts through involvement in student organizations or work/intern experiences
- Ability to work onsite, full time in Des Moines over the summer of 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Ideally has previous work/intern experience in asset management or related financial services field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Understanding of how AI can be used to improve efficiency
- You preferably have a 3.5 GPA or higher and/or working towards a CFA charter
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint experience
- Ability to pick up new complex ideas quickly and apply them in tasks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exposure to FactSet, Bloomberg, or similar
Responsibilities
- Learn Liability-Driven Investment (LDI) concepts and contribute to the development and implementation of sophisticated investment solutions
- Design client-facing reports and presentations
- Use advanced investment tools to generate data for client-facing material
- Gain exposure to investment solution design and delivery of that solution to a client or prospect
- Optimize existing structuring and reporting processes
Benefits
- Paid company holidays and any time off required in your state.
- You'll learn new skills with dedicated teams and mentors, build your professional network and collaborate across a global Fortune 500 company.
- Join us for events such as our Executive Speaker Series, gain career direction, and much more!
- You will receive a lump sum stipend of $3,000.
- The Company will provide a tax gross-up on this stipend as a financial benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
