Investment Strategy Analyst Intern, Summer 2027

NM Investment Management Co; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI is offering an Investment Strategy Analyst Intern position for a June–August 2027 on-site program. The internship provides hands-on learning with exposure to real-world investment decision-making and mentorship from senior team members.

You will assist portfolio managers, conduct due diligence on private markets, and participate in market discussions across the Investment Strategy Department.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at a leading University with a concentration in Finance, Investments and Economics.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Passion to learn and immerse themselves in the capital markets.
• Desire to be challenged.

Responsibilities

• Assist portfolio managers with multi-asset class research and development of relative value initiatives
• Conduct investment due diligence and reporting on private market investment opportunities
• Support the composite portfolio management process
• Participate in market discussions with various departments across Northwestern Mutual
• Partner with other members of the Investment Strategy Department to complete ad-hoc projects

Skills

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Desire to be challenged

Education

Undergraduate student with concentration in Finance, Investments and Economics

Job description

Investment Strategy Analyst Intern

Internship candidates can expect a fulltime onsite internship program, running from June 2027 through August 2027. This internship opportunity is offered in Milwaukee, WI. Internship candidates who are relocating for the summer internship opportunity are eligible for round-trip airline/train travel and mileage reimbursement to and from your internship location and company’s relocation policy.

Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. After application and initial screening conversation, interns are aligned interview and be hired to a specific team at NM based on their abilities and interests, providing exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and substantial work. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!

Areas of emphasis include

• tactical asset allocation across the General Account
• analyzing relative value opportunities across public and private markets
• researching and implementing private market investment opportunities within the $2 billion Absolute Return Portfolio
• assisting the team with economic research initiatives

The position will be located in the company’s corporate office in Milwaukee, WI.

Internship Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist portfolio managers with multi-asset class research and development of relative value initiatives
• Conduct investment due diligence and reporting on private market investment opportunities
• Support the composite portfolio management process
• Participate in market discussions with various departments across Northwestern Mutual
• Partner with other members of the Investment Strategy Department to complete ad-hoc projects

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at a leading University with a concentration in Finance, Investments and Economics
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Passion to learn and immerse themselves in the capital markets
• Desire to be challenged

Compensation Range

Pay Range - Start: $16.50 Pay Range - End: $30.00

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is listed.

Build a strong career foundation with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do.

Who we are

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you’ll be working for a company that’s consistently voted among the “most admired” in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you’ll be working for a company that’s consistently voted among the “most admired” in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can provide creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000+ home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ) - each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture.

In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech-savvy candidates.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.