Investment Analysis Internship

Murphy Pohlad Asset Management • Eden Prairie, MN

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About The Position

The Intern Program is an established and integral component of Murphy Pohlad Asset Management. Interns develop and apply critical skills that support our client advisory work in the areas of investment analysis of businesses, funds, fixed income securities and investment market conditions. The intern program is offered as either a one or two year program. Students must have completed their sophomore year. We offer a structured learning curriculum that is focused on practical application of investment analysis including: Evaluating business models and economic moats. Reviewing company financial statements and preparing company cash flow analysis. Participation in the team’s Daily Investment Roundtable (DIR). Compiling data to evaluate equity investment market conditions, including sentiment. Preparing analysis of fixed income market conditions, including yield spreads. Analyzing the financial strength of businesses by performing credit analysis. Reviewing the performance of investment funds and interpreting the underlying investment strategy being applied by the fund manager.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
• A strong desire to help people by applying your interest in accounting and finance to our work.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrated orientation to detail, organization, and process.
• Ability to work efficiently on an independent basis in a quiet and structured environment.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality (subject to signed confidentiality agreement).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• Service Orientation – You are passionate about serving others and in helping to meet the needs of others.
• Team Player – You enjoy being a part of a team and contributing to results.
• Balance – Your work is an important source of fulfillment and you have interests you enjoy outside of work.
• Communication - You are a willing listener and a learner. You communicate well in writing or verbally.
• Problem solving - You are attentive to detail and enjoy solving problems.
• Curiosity - You have an intrinsic interest in how things work combined with a drive to efficiently understand context.
• Integrity - You believe in integrity – always.
• Multi-tasking – You thrive with the challenge of having a full list of projects to complete and you effectively triage, communicate and rebalance as your day develops.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating business models and economic moats.
• Reviewing company financial statements and preparing company cash flow analysis.
• Participation in the team’s Daily Investment Roundtable (DIR).
• Compiling data to evaluate equity investment market conditions, including sentiment.
• Preparing analysis of fixed income market conditions, including yield spreads.
• Analyzing the financial strength of businesses by performing credit analysis.
• Reviewing the performance of investment funds and interpreting the underlying investment strategy being applied by the fund manager.

Benefits

• A collaborative platform as a foundation to build your skills.
• An inclusive work environment where every person is given the encouragement, support, and opportunity to be successful.
• Personal development growth opportunities, including a path to becoming a potential member of the team.
• Work Flexibility – Typical time commitment is 6-20 hours when school is in session, 35-40 hours per week during summer break.
• Analytical tools and resources to support learning in the areas of financial planning, investment analysis and portfolio management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed