Intern, Equity Research

At Principal, we invest in what matters. And building dedicated teams is where it all begins. We're drawn to people who bring outstanding perspectives, passion, and expertise to help us advance the financial security and well-being of our customers. We also aim to 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 have an exciting internship opportunity within Digital Quantitative Strategy team, reporting to the Head of Digital and Quantitative Strategy. The successful candidate will be supporting the investment and ESG research team through data gathering, basic analysis, preparation of materials, and coordination tasks to facilitate research, portfolio discussions, and client-related activities.

What You'll Do:

• Support research activities by gathering data on sectors and companies and assisting the regional team with basic analysis to enhance our research and ESG initiatives.
• Assist in preparing investment idea materials, including summaries, charts, and slides for internal discussions with the portfolio management team.
• Contribute to the preparation of macro and market updates by compiling information from reliable sources and helping draft simple commentary.
• Support ESG-related projects by helping with data collection, documentation, and basic screening work.
• Participate in internal meetings and, where appropriate, share simple findings or views with guidance from senior team members.
• Assist with client‑related tasks, including preparing presentation materials, basic data updates for RFPs, and responding to ad‑hoc investment information requests.
• Perform administrative or coordination tasks as needed to support the team's daily operations.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or master's degree student with a major in Finance, Accounting or Economics. Other disciplines are also considered. CFA qualification is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of finance, economics, accounting, or valuation concepts (coursework or projects are sufficient).
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with Bloomberg or statistical tools is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Able to complete a minimum of 6 months internship.

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.