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Internship - Corporate Credit Analyst - SPRING 2025

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Security Benefit

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, have an interest in investment management, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • You will assist in financial analysis, investment due diligence, origination, portfolio management, and reporting on assets and investments.

Requirements

  • Progress toward degrees in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields
  • Demonstrated interest in investment management and basic understanding of financial markets
  • Ideal candidate will be well organized, independent, entrepreneurial, assertive, self-motivated, detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
  • Ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, possessing a strong desire to understand complex transactions and situations in a dynamic environment
  • Hard-working with a team-oriented approach
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization and develop/maintain external relationships
  • Robust skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Financial Analysis and Investment Due Diligence: Assist team in preparing models and conducting financial analysis and overall due diligence on existing and new potential investments to understand business performance, operating trends, operating and financial forecasts, industry dynamics and assessing the overall risk of an investment. This includes preparing financial models, investment memoranda, and other necessary business analyses.
  • Investment Origination: Assist investment team in diligence related to originating investments suitable to Security Benefit’s risk and return objectives.
  • Portfolio Management: Assist in portfolio management activities including trade support, pricing, audit/finance/investment operation requests, legal documentation, and regulatory matters.
  • Reporting: Responsible for ad hoc and periodic reporting on portfolios of assets and specific investments.

FAQs

What is the location of the internship?

The internship is located in Des Moines, Iowa.

What type of work environment can interns expect?

Interns can expect a hybrid work environment with both remote and on-site work.

What is the focus of the Corporate Credit Analyst internship?

The internship focuses on financial analysis, investment due diligence, investment origination, portfolio management, and reporting.

What is required of applicants in terms of education?

Applicants should be current, full-time students progressing toward degrees in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.

How many hours per week are interns expected to work?

Interns are expected to work at least 19 hours a week.

What skills are preferred for applicants?

Preferred skills include robust proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and a demonstrated interest in investment management.

Is there an opportunity for growth in this role?

Yes, the position allows interns to work within a small and growing investment team, providing exposure to various areas of investment management.

What qualities is Security Benefit looking for in candidates?

They are looking for candidates who are well organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and team-oriented.

How can interested candidates apply for the internship?

Interested candidates can apply online at www.securitybenefit.com/careers and submit their resume.

Will interns be involved in investment decision-making processes?

Yes, interns will assist in preparing analysis and conducting due diligence on potential investments, helping to understand the associated risks and performance metrics.

What is the timeframe for the internship?

The internship is for the Spring 2025 term.

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Security Benefit

To and Through Retirement®

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1892
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Saving for a confident, comfortable retirement is one of the best things individuals can do for their long-term financial and emotional well-being. Security Benefit was founded in 1892 by 11 men with $11 committed to the belief that everyone deserves financial security. Based in Topeka, Kansas, Security Benefit Corporation (Security Benefit), through its subsidiary Security Benefit Life Insurance Company (SBL), offers an innovative suite of solutions in a full range of retirement markets and wealth segments for employers and individuals to help Americans from coast to coast To and Through Retirement®. Owned by Eldridge Industries, Security Benefit held $47.6 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2022, and is one of the fastest growing U.S. retirement companies in the country.