Summer Fixed Income Credit Analyst

State of Wisconsin Investment Board; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) in Madison, WI is seeking a Summer Analyst for the Fixed Income Strategies Group for a roughly 10-week internship starting summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in credit investing focusing on high yield and leveraged loans, with exposure to other teams.

The role develops skills in financial modeling, research writing, and portfolio monitoring while using AI-enabled tools to streamline analysis.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student studying Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• Foundational understanding of corporate finance and accounting.
• Interest in fixed income markets, credit investing and AI-enabled tools.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and credit analysis of high-yield and leveraged loan investments.
• Use AI and automation tools to streamline research tasks and data handling.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support investment recommendations.
• Prepare written research, credit memos, and presentations for senior staff.
• Participate in the investment process, including due diligence and portfolio monitoring.
• Stay current on market and company developments affecting creditworthiness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Bloomberg

S&P Capital IQ

Moody's Analytics

PitchBook

Job description

State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) in Madison, WI is seeking a Summer Analyst for the Fixed Income Strategies Group for a roughly 10-week internship starting summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in credit investing focusing on high yield and leveraged loans, with exposure to other teams.

The role develops skills in financial modeling, research writing, and portfolio monitoring while using AI-enabled tools to streamline analysis.