Intern, Corporate Strategy & Business Development (6 months)

At Principal, we invest in what matters. And building talented teams is where it all begins. Were drawn to people who bring unique perspectives, passion, and expertise to help us advance the financial security and well-being of our customers, transform our growing business, and drive positive change in the communities where we live and work.

When we invest in you, and you invest in us, great things happen.

We are looking for an Intern in Malaysia who will support the team with the buildout of a new investment initiative for the organization by assisting with research, financial analysis, and operational setup.

What You&aposll Do

• Support the launch of new investment initiative by contributing to the setup of internal frameworks, tools, and workflows to operationalize the initiative.
• Conduct research & analysis Perform industry research, borrower due diligence, and assist in building basic financial models to support investment assessments.
• Assist in documentation & reporting Assist in drafting and organizing internal policies covering credit evaluation, risk management, governance, and operational processes
• Overall, this role will play an integral role in supporting the early-stage buildout of a new capability. It will offer a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to both investment evaluation and operational set-up, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Proactive and resourceful with strong attention to detail
• Eager to learn, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Who We Are

Principal Financial Group is a Fortune 500 global leader in financial services focused on insurance, retirement, and asset management. We have 18,000 employees and 51 million customers around the world with over $714B in assets under management.