Hybrid Financial Analyst Intern, Summer 2027

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking motivated individuals to join its Financial Analyst Internship Program. As an intern you will gain hands-on experience supporting strategic and financial decision-making across Principal, combining finance acumen, data analysis, and emerging technologies to deliver insights.

The program spans multiple finance areas and offers exposure to senior finance leaders, with opportunities to build connections and deepen knowledge of business and

Qualifications

• Working toward or have a bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Intermediate understanding of finance concepts and Excel skills.
• Curious to seek knowledge and explore new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating key business drivers and providing recommendations to help business leaders make better decisions.
• Leveraging data, technology, and emerging AI-enabled tools to enhance analysis, identify insights, and support business decision-making.
• Communicating the results of projects and analyses to leaders at various levels of the organization.
• Building relationships with partners across the business to solve problems.
• Conducting research and analysis on industry trends, market conditions, and competitors to support strategic decision-making processes.
• Assisting in any ad-hoc financial projects as assigned, supplying analytical support and insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Essbase

MATLAB

R

SAS

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking motivated individuals to join its Financial Analyst Internship Program. As an intern you will gain hands-on experience supporting strategic and financial decision-making across Principal, combining finance acumen, data analysis, and emerging technologies to deliver insights.

The program spans multiple finance areas and offers exposure to senior finance leaders, with opportunities to build connections and deepen knowledge of business and