Summer Student - Investment Grade Credit

Voya Financial • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of Voya Investment Management (Voya IM) and Voya’s Summer Student Program, which gives students firsthand experience in the investment management industry while working alongside professionals across the organization. The Investment Grade Credit Summer Student supports senior research analysts with the day-to-day activities of the Investment Grade Team and gains exposure to fundamental credit research, financial modeling, performance attribution, industry analysis, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research.

The role is based near Voya’s Atlanta office, with an expected onsite presence averaging up to three days per week to support team and business priorities. The student works with sector analysts and senior analysts to research issuers and industries, prepare financial analyses and research materials, monitor market and issuer developments, and support team processes and meetings.

The position is part of a summer student program and provides opportunities to learn about investment management through practical research and analytical work. The compensation range is $23.00–$27.00 per hour, with incentive opportunities based on the role. Voya describes its purpose as supporting individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future and emphasizes a workplace where employees’ differences are understood, valued, and intentionally pursued.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-activity environment.
• Flexible, proactive, and confident communicating with team members.
• Demonstrated interest in asset management and investment-grade credit research.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using Bloomberg.
• AI competencies with tools such as CoPilot.
• Coursework or experience related to financial statement analysis, financial modeling, fixed income, credit research, or investment management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to summarize complex financial information clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Support fundamental credit research analysis and credit reporting for assigned industries and issuers.
• Communicate relevant credit research findings clearly and promptly.
• Complete issuer tear sheets and post research to Aladdin.
• Provide the Investment Grade Team with sector news and relevant market updates through Bloomberg chat.
• Monitor rating agency and sell-side research and communicate key findings to senior analysts.
• Listen to earnings calls and summarize calls and earnings releases, particularly when multiple companies report in the same day or week.
• Draft earnings commentary for senior analyst review.
• Develop summary industry financial models under the direction of sector analysts, including income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets.
• Project key coverage and leverage ratios.
• Assist senior analysts with performance attribution for issuers and sectors under coverage.
• Support industry review meeting preparation by collecting relevant data, completing analyses, and developing presentation materials for analyst review.
• Support ESG research by accessing third-party research, connecting ESG analysis to issuer tear sheets, and monitoring alerts from Voya’s internal ESG team.
• Run positioning reports and support coordination of weekly and semiannual team meetings.
• Maintain the weekly new-issue monitor and provide related analysis.
• Provide market data and research support as needed.
• Help coordinate sell-side events, attend industry conferences, and use research resources to support idea generation.
• Use approved analytical tools, automation, and AI capabilities responsibly to streamline research, organize market information, and improve financial analysis.
• Collaborate with senior research analysts, incorporate feedback, and contribute clear insights to the Investment Grade Team.
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail in financial models, issuer tear sheets, research summaries, and performance analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans
• Dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance plans
• Life insurance plans
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6%
• Employer-paid Voya Retirement Plan with a 4% cash balance contribution
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• 20 days of paid time off
• Nine paid company holidays
• Flexible Diversity Celebration Day
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year
• Incentive opportunities, including annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives based on the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED