Summer Intern Investment Analyst

Pacific Life; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Life Insurance Company is offering a summer internship in fixed income within the investment division to analyze opportunities and support the General Account. You will gain hands-on experience in investment decisions and portfolio management while collaborating with Public Bond Investment professionals on fundamental research.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business Admin, Finance, or Economics with graduation in Dec 2027 or May/June 2028, and possess

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or similar field with a graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, organizational, and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team and independently
• Some understanding of, or expertise with, fixed income analysis
• A knowledge or understanding of global capital markets

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Public Bond Investment professionals to analyze fixed income opportunities for the General Account
• Conduct fundamental credit research evaluating performance, financials, trends, capital structures, relative value, and risks
• Present findings and investment recommendations based on summer research
• Gain hands-on experience in investment decisions and portfolio management

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics

Tools

Bloomberg terminals

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. The investment division is responsible for designing investment strategies and managing bond portfolios that support our life and annuity products along with our surplus account. Our mission is to provide best-in‑class investment management services for all clients and strive to be trusted business partners who deliver top‑tier investment results.

What You’ll Do:

• You will collaborate and partner with Public Bond Investment professionals in the analysis of fixed income investment opportunities for inclusion in the company’s General Account
• Gain insight into fixed income investment analysis through conducting fundamental credit research, including the evaluation of company performance, financials, industry trends, capital structures, relative value, and investment risks
• Present findings and investment recommendations based on summer research at the end of the internship
• Gain hands on experience in investment decisions and see the dynamics of portfolio management

Factors for Success

• Currently enrolled in abachelor’s degree programin Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or similar field with a graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, organizational, and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to multitask, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team and independently
• Some understanding of, or expertise with, fixed income analysis
• A knowledge or understanding of global capital markets

What makes you stand out:

• Ability to convey complex subjects clearly and concisely
• Progress towards the CFA and/or involvement in a student investment fund
• Experience working with Bloomberg terminals and data
• A passion for a career in fixed income investing and an intellectual curiosity to delve into industry topics

How We Help You Succeed:

• Professional Development
• Executive Mentorship Program
• Collaborative Environment
• Real World Work
• Social Events
• Training and Education
• Networking and Exposure to Leadership

How We Help You Succeed:

• Professional Development
• Executive Mentorship Program
• Collaborative Environment
• Real World Work
• Social Events
• Training and Education
• Networking and Exposure to Leadership

You Can Be Who You Are

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EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V.

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