Financial Planning Internship Summer 2027

Midwest Heritage, A Hy-Vee Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Heritage, A Hy-Vee Company, in West Des Moines, Iowa, offers a Financial Planning Internship within the Financial Services department. You will work alongside the Wealth Management team to support client cases, organize financial information, and use planning software to gain a practical understanding of the advisory process.

The internship focuses on developing analytical, technology, and relationship skills essential for a career in financial services, with 30-40 hours per week for a

Qualifications

• Junior standing in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related major.
• Relevant coursework required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow firm policies and procedures while developing an understanding of professional standards in wealth management.
• Enter and review client financial data in planning software and assist with case analysis under the guidance of the team.
• Help coordinate client tasks and follow-up activities to support responsive service and keep planning work moving forward.
• Assist with account and data setup, helping maintain accurate information that supports effective financial planning.
• Contribute to projects in firm operations, business development, investment management, or financial planning based on team priorities during the internship.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Finance / Economics / Business Admin

Relevant coursework

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any):

At Midwest Heritage, the core of our culture is taking care of the customer and taking care of each other. Our employees appreciate that their contributions make a direct impact on the success of our business as well as their own personal and professional growth.

Job Description

Job Title : Financial Planning Internship

Department: Financial Services

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function: Discover how financial planning helps people make informed decisions about their future at Midwest Heritage, A Hy-Vee Company, in West Des Moines. As a Financial Planning Intern, you will work alongside the Wealth Management team to support client cases, organize financial information, and use planning software. Build a practical understanding of the advisory process while strengthening the analytical, technology, and relationship skills that support a career in financial services.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking Skills
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: VP, Financial Planner

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and follow firm policies and procedures while developing an understanding of professional standards in wealth management.
• Enter and review client financial data in planning software and assist with case analysis under the guidance of the team.
• Help coordinate client tasks and follow-up activities to support responsive service and keep planning work moving forward.
• Assist with account and data setup, helping maintain accurate information that supports effective financial planning.
• Contribute to projects in firm operations, business development, investment management, or financial planning based on team priorities during the internship.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics

• Commitment to the Midwest Heritage mission and willingness to promote the values of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, and learning new digital tools.

• Ability to communicate clearly, ask questions, and share ideas with coworkers and customers.

• Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate with people from different teams and backgrounds.

• Strong detail orientation including the ability to review forms for accuracy and completeness.

• Ability to learn financial planning applications and connect accurate data with meaningful client service.

• Curiosity about financial planning, sound organizational skills, and a willingness to use feedback to improve your work.

• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week, for a minimum of 10 weeks starting in May.

Education and Experience

• Junior standing minimum, majoring in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related major.
• Relevant coursework required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Physical Requirements

• This position is classified sedentary/light and requires the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Visual requirements include ability to see detail at near range with or without correction.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: sitting for long periods, talking (in person and by telephone), hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

• The duties of this position are normally performed in a general office setting. This is a fast-paced work environment.
• There is frequent pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects in a day.

Equipment Used to Perform Job

Computer with Microsoft Office and job-related applications, telephone, calculator, copier, scanner, fax, and printer.

Contacts

This position works with Midwest Heritage employees, bank customers, Hy-Vee employees, vendors and outside agents doing direct business with Midwest Heritage.

Confidentiality

This position is responsible for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of customer, employee, banking, insurance, and financial information at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.