Investment Operations Extended Internship (January to August 2026)

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

123d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Principal Global Investors is the perfect opportunity to gain real world experience in the investment management industry. Our Investment Operations Extended Internship (January to August 2026) will allow you to play a key role in supporting the investment management process by focusing on process improvement, projects, strong controls and data integrity. Principal Global Investors is a premier global asset management firm with over $630 Billion in assets under management. We operate globally and therefore; you will be a part of our global operation's department that is responsible for providing timely and accurate investment data to the investment boutiques and clients globally. Each intern opportunity will differ based on the needs of the business area. Generally, interns will be exposed to or be responsible for: Collaborate with other teams in Investment Operations to complete tasks and develop solutions. Work with data consumers and stakeholders to deliver accurate investment related data. Analyze and maintain accuracy on investment related data through data integrity reports. Participate in process improvement and automation projects as needed. Learn the technology used to calculate integrated investment related data. We utilize a team-based approach and have different teams in our Investment Operations Department such as Trade Support, Data Management, Investment Accounting, Investment Performance, Corporate Actions and Separately Managed Accounts to name a few. This particular opportunity is within the Investment Performance team where you will find an opportunity to grow your career! All applicants should have availability of up to 40 hours a week from January to August 2026 in order to be considered for this position.

Requirements

• Working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or related majors.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Involvement on campus or within the community.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure with data visualization tools such as Power BI or others are a plus.
• Exposure to data analysis and/or investment concepts through intermediate level coursework, community involvement and/or internship/employment experiences.
• Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis.
• Willingness to tackle new tasks and look for ways to improve or automate processes.
• Project oriented with ability to drive and compile meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other teams in Investment Operations to complete tasks and develop solutions.
• Work with data consumers and stakeholders to deliver accurate investment related data.
• Analyze and maintain accuracy on investment related data through data integrity reports.
• Participate in process improvement and automation projects as needed.
• Learn the technology used to calculate integrated investment related data.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $20 - $22 / hour.
• Internship Stipend: You will receive a lump sum stipend of $6,000.
• Paid company holidays and any time off required in your state.
• Opportunity to participate in a bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree