Intern, Investment Operations – Fund Pricing

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 Operations / Investment Operations – Fund Pricing, to support the team in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and related ad‑hoc reports for collective investment schemes, private retirement schemes, and wholesale funds.

What You'll Do

• Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly NAV calculations for unit trust, private retirement, and wholesale funds.
• Support the preparation of regular and ad‑hoc reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Help prepare income distribution calculations and projections for review and approval.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reporting (e.g. XBRL).
• Coordinate with internal teams and external parties (fund managers, trustees, auditors, tax agents) to support reporting requirements.
• Provide support in fund pricing and basic accounting maintenance under supervision.
• Perform general operational and administrative tasks assigned.

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, trading, or fund pricing 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.