Equities Investment Analyst Intern

4 days ago


Des Moines Iowa, United States Principal Financial Group Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Equities Investment Analyst Intern

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Equities Investment Analyst Intern to join our team at Principal Financial Group. As an Equities Investment Analyst Intern, you will have the opportunity to work with our experienced investment team to analyze and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct research, and provide recommendations to support our investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the analysis and evaluation of investment opportunities, including financial statement analysis, industry research, and market trends.
  • Conduct research on publicly traded companies, including financial statement analysis, industry research, and market trends.
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the investment process, including portfolio construction, performance monitoring, and trading.
  • Support the research analyst team in generating ideas and constructing outperforming strategies.
  • Participate in special projects to identify buy/sell candidates and create investment theses on stocks.
  • Immerse yourself in equity research teams, including global, daily meetings, sector teams, and investment discussion meetings.
  • Exposure to external management and industry sell-side meetings.

Requirements:

  • Working towards a degree in economics, finance, accounting, engineering, business analytics, math, statistics, or a related major.
  • By summer of 2025, you will have had courses or experience in security analysis, including coursework in equity valuation.
  • Exposure to equity investments through involvement in student organizations or work experiences.
  • Advanced PC skills and proficiency with Excel.
  • Availability to work full-time, onsite in Des Moines, New York, or Seattle during the summer of 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in financial markets.
  • Exposure to FactSet, Bloomberg, Charles River, or similar.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Leadership positions within student, work, or community organizations.
  • Strong work ethic.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances, a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a lump sum stipend of $3,000 to support incidental expenses during the internship.



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