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Investment Operations Extended Internship
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Job Area:
Investments
Business Area:
PGI Other
Location:
IA - Des Moines
Career Category:
Intern
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Temporary
Date Posted:
01/19/2018
Pursue your calling and make an impact.
We know it’s important to get off to a great start with your career. Principal offers multiple opportunities to gain experience, make connections, and provide fast-tracked opportunities to learn our business from the inside out.
You’re not just looking for an internship.
We hear you. That’s why working with us isn’t just about skill sets and job responsibilities. We care about offering you diverse experiences, rewarding challenges, and global opportunities that push you to reach for bigger life goals.
The Internship Experience
Principal will host 200 interns across various business units and teams. You will meet with senior executives, gain career direction, and contribute to work that helps our customers live their best lives - all at a Fortune 500 company who invests in your personal and professional development.
Did we mention you’ll have plenty of time to explore Des Moines?
Principal is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, the Midwest’s best-kept secret. You’ll get a chance to network at social events and volunteer in the community with peers and team members. From its miles of trails and lakes, local wineries and breweries, to world-class music, theater and a thriving foodie scene, Des Moines offers big-city perks with small-town charm.
Worried about relocating to Des Moines? Don't worry, we offer relocation and housing assistance to those who are eligible.
Responsibilities:
Enjoy a fast-paced environment and supporting the needs of internal and external clients?
The Investment Operations Extended Internship is the perfect opportunity to gain real world experience in a dynamic setting within Principal Global Investors (PGI). Principal Global Investors is a premier global asset management firm with over $400 Billion in assets under management (6/30/16).
This extended internship works directly with the data integrity of our investment information. Maintaining accurate information about our investment ownership and capital availability is essential. That's where you come into play. During this extended internship you will work with a highly qualified team to maintain the accuracy of this information. This will include compiling reports on investment performance, reconciling bank accounts,supporting lifecycle of a trade, troubleshooting data inaccuracies and working on various projects determined by the needs of our business.
As a Valued Intern at Principal (VIP), we have a focus on both professional and personal development. During your experience you will interact with other interns at social events, meet and hear from some of our executive leaders, and so much more! Check out the qualifications below and make sure your resume reflects all of the things we are looking for.
You must be available to work full-time in Des Moines, IA from May - December 2018.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
• Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Preferred candidates will be working toward a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Engineering or equivalent
• Applicants must have a minimum of 1 semester of schooling remaining post-internship in order to be considered for this role
• Demonstrated interest in investments
• Candidates must possess strong computer skills including experience with MS Word, Excel, and willing to learn various operational systems.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced environment and be able to meet deadlines
• All applicants must be available to work full-time in Des Moines, IA from May 2018 through December 2018 to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• A 3.0 GPA or above
• Exposure to finance, data and/or investment concepts through intermediate level coursework, student organization involvement and/or internship/employment experiences
• Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis
• Willingness to take on new tasks and look for ways to improve processes or reporting effectiveness
• Strong problem solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Investment Code of Ethics:
You will be required to comply with a Code of Ethics which covers personal trading activities for you and members of your household.
Visa Sponsorship:
This position is intended to groom potential applicants for full-time roles at Principal. These positions are not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. Due to the fact student visas (J1, F1, etc...) are time-limited, we regret we cannot consider candidates on student visas.
Keywords:
PFGIntern
AAEEO:
Principal is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partner status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interview Details:
What’s next? Innovation at its finest.
We’ll review your application and if you’re selected for an interview, you’ll receive an invite for an On-Demand Video interview. Haven’t done that before, don’t worry. We’ve got all the tips and tricks available to help you be successful. With an On-Demand Video Interview, you can add your own flair and personality – at your pace.
Be sure to check your email frequently. We’ll communicate our decisions through the email address used on your online profile. If you receive an email from Principal Talent Team, you’ve been selected to begin your video interview and have a set time to submit once you log in.