Hybrid Risk Management Intern: Finance & Analytics

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $4,000 (net)

Hybrid work schedule

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a motivated intern to join the Risk Management team for Summer 2027. This role offers hands-on experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across Principal.

Interns may support enterprise risk management or investment risk management in Principal Asset Management, depending on needs and interests. You will work closely with risk professionals while gaining exposure to business leaders, control partners, and internal audit as we address

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergrad or grad degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Actuarial Science or related field.
• Undergrad GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Coursework or experience in risk management, investments, financial modeling, compliance, or data analytics.
• Involvement with community or school organizations or work experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in risk assessments, control evaluations, and analysis across operations, enterprise functions, or investment portfolios.
• Support development and maintenance of risk registers, dashboards, reporting, and leadership materials.
• Research emerging risks, industry trends, and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

Education

Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Actuarial Science (undergrad/grad)

Tools

ServiceNow

Archer

Power BI

Bloomberg

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Principal Financial Group is seeking a motivated intern to join the Risk Management team for Summer 2027. This role offers hands-on experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across Principal.

Interns may support enterprise risk management or investment risk management in Principal Asset Management, depending on needs and interests. You will work closely with risk professionals while gaining exposure to business leaders, control partners, and internal audit as we address