Intern - Fixed Income (Summer 2027)

Principal Financial Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $4,000

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking two Fixed Income summer interns for 2027. You may work on High Yield or split between Structured Product and Investment Grade. The internship will culminate in a final presentation on your investment recommendation.

Location: Des Moines, IA. Responsibilities include assisting traders, analysts and portfolio managers, creating financial models, analyzing investment opportunities, improving processes, and supporting sector coverage.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field with finance coursework.
• Completion of intermediate finance coursework by Summer 2027.
• Strong finance, data and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist traders, analysts and portfolio managers on an ad hoc basis.
• Create financial models and analyze investment opportunities.
• Improve, streamline and document existing processes.
• Assist with sector coverage and investor communication.
• Interact with roadshows or Bloomberg representatives.
• Prepare investment performance commentary and credit reviews.

Skills

Finance concepts

Excel

Bloomberg exposure

FactSet exposure

Communication

Organizational skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in finance/accounting/economics

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

FactSet

Job description

What You'll Do

We’re looking for two Fixed Income summer interns to join our team for summer 2027. The interns will have the opportunity to work on either High Yield or split between Structured Product and Investment Grade.

The internship will culminate in a final presentation on your investment recommendation.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the traders, analysts and portfolio managers on an ad hoc basis
• Create financial models and analyze investment opportunities
• Improve, streamline, and document existing processes
• Assist with sector coverage
• Interact directly with company roadshows and/or Bloomberg representatives
• Prepare investment performance commentary
• Assist analysts in preparing commercial paper and credit reviews

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose‑led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Principal Asset Management, a subsidiary of Principal Financial group, offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes. Check us out at www.principalam.com.

Who You Are

Who You Are

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, business analytics, math, statistics, sciences (with investment coursework) or a related major
• If undergrad, completion of intermediate level coursework in finance by the summer of 2027
• Strong finance, data, and logical/math skills
• Quantitative analysis experience through coursework or experience
• Additional exposure to investment concepts through involvement in student organizations or work experiences

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• 3.5 GPA or higher
• Exposure to FactSet, Bloomberg, or similar
• Strong Excel experience
• The ability to interact well in verbal and written communications
• Exceptional organizational skills

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non‑Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$29 - $29 / hour

Time Off Program

Paid company holidays and any time off required in your state.

Pension Eligible

No

Our Internship Culture

Join an established program that provides hands‑on experiences for 200+ interns each year! You’ll learn new skills with dedicated teams and mentors, build your professional network and collaborate across a global Fortune 500 company. We care about offering you diverse experiences and exciting challenges that push you to reach for bigger life goals, all while enjoying our flexibility and work life balance. Join us for events such as our Executive Speaker Series, gain career direction, and much more! https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers/internships

Internship Stipend

You will receive a lump sum stipend of $4,000. This amount is intended to support incidental expenses you may incur as part of your internship. The Company will provide a tax gross‑up on this stipend as a financial benefit, but is not intended to compensate for all tax liabilities.

Location(s)

This internship will be located at our corporate headquarters in Des Moines, IA.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we’re not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1‑OPT, F1‑CPT, H‑1B, TN, L‑1, J‑1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment‑Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose‑led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our interns.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

9/23/2026

Most Recently Posted Date

9/23/2026

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