Investments Intern– Fixed Income Investment Grade

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Columbia Threadneedle Investments Internship program is designed to provide you with first-hand investment management experience. You will support portfolio management and investment research, contributing directly to the investment process. You will work with an experienced team of portfolio managers and/or analysts who will provide mentorship and opportunities for shadowing.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
Graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
Passionate about the investment management industry and dedication to being a part of a successful team
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Nice To Haves

High degree of independence and self-motivation
Attention to detail and propensity to check work thoroughly
Ability to multi-task, problem solve independently, and think creatively
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Some knowledge of programming – R, Python, AI tools/coding agents
Proficiency with Microsoft Office – particularly Excel
Familiarity with Bloomberg
Strong interest in financial markets, investing, and credit analysis

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing daily investment reports to support portfolio management team
Work alongside team of portfolio managers, analysts and traders to improve efficiency of daily workflow
Attend meetings with members across the organization to evaluate new opportunities for client portfolios
Develop new tools and reports to aid in the idea generation, portfolio construction and monitoring processes
Learning how investment ideas from research get expressed in client portfolios
Develop an understanding of the Investment Grade Corporate bond market, and broader fixed income markets through market research, investment discussions, and interaction with portfolio managers and analysts.