Investment Risk & Analytics Intern

Sammons Financial Group Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Competitive compensation

ESOP and 401(k)

Fridays off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group in West Des Moines, IA, is offering a paid internship in Corporate Investments. You will analyze portfolios, assess risk governance, and develop benchmarking approaches while supporting hedging strategies.

You’ll collaborate across units and participate in development, culture, and volunteer events during an 8–10 week program with potential extension. The internship emphasizes accountability, openness, and integrity, with an 80/10/10 exposure model across the organization

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related field.
• Related coursework or analytical experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and data organization/validation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform investment risk governance on public and private securities.
• Assist in comparative investment analysis across peers and industry.
• Develop analytical approaches to portfolio benchmarking and performance.
• Analyze derivative strategies for hedging purposes.
• Work with business units to implement service improvements.
• Assist in debt capital market initiatives.
• Collaborate with team to achieve common objectives.
• Commit to Sammons values and attendance policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Self-starter

Teamwork and collaboration

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Time management

Education

Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sammons Financial Group in West Des Moines, IA, is offering a paid internship in Corporate Investments. You will analyze portfolios, assess risk governance, and develop benchmarking approaches while supporting hedging strategies.

You’ll collaborate across units and participate in development, culture, and volunteer events during an 8–10 week program with potential extension. The internship emphasizes accountability, openness, and integrity, with an 80/10/10 exposure model across the organization