Investments Internship – Bank Loans

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

Please note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Due to anticipated interest, the role may close earlier than the stated deadline. We recommend submitting your application promptly. The advertised closing date is 20 February 2026. Our 10-week summer intern program provides real-life experience in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Over the course of your internship, you will gain exposure to leaders, cultivate your business knowledge, work on projects that directly impact the business you support, and network in a welcoming atmosphere. Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance offers employees the opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally in a flexible work environment designed to support individual needs. As you spend the summer with us, learning and growing, you’ll also spend time getting to know your fellow interns during team building exercises. With access to our Business Resource Networks – which includes the Black Employee Network, Young Professionals Network, PRIDE Network – you will increase your own sense of belonging and engage in important networking and development opportunities. Embark as an intern with us this summer and lay the foundation for your future. About the Role: 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, Quantitative, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Business, or related field
Graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027
Passionate about the investment management industry and dedication to being a part of a successful team.

Nice To Haves

High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics
Attention to detail and propensity to check work
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to multi-task, problem solve independently and think creatively
Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work and communicate collaboratively and constructively with others
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Build a three-statement financial model and prepare an earnings forecast
Develop a relative value framework which seeks to compare and contrast the return potential of companies within and across various sectors
Prepare credit recommendation memos incorporating financial, credit and relative value analyses for use in review of investment opportunities in the primary and secondary loan markets