Risk Management Internship- 2027

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Risk Management team for Summer 2027! This position offers hands-on experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across Principal. Interns may support enterprise risk management or investment risk management in Principal Asset Management, depending on business needs, candidate background, and areas of interest. You will work closely with risk management professionals while gaining exposure to business leaders, control partners, and internal audit as we work through real-world risks & opportunities that financial services firms face in today's business environment. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Responsibilities

• Assist in risk assessments, control evaluations, and analysis across our business operations, enterprise functions, or investment portfolios
• Support the development and maintenance of risk registers, dashboards, reporting, and leadership materials
• Research emerging risks, industry trends, and best practices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support implement risk mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate level degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field is required
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required
• Coursework or experience in risk management, investments, financial modeling, compliance, or data analytics
• Meaningful involvement with community or school organizations and/or through work experience is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Familiarity with Governance, Risk & Compliance tools (such as ServiceNow or Archer) and data visualization tools (such as Power BI)
• Experience using Bloomberg and/or advanced Excel skills (VBA, Bloomberg add-in, pivot tables etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to connect data, business context, and risk implications
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Pay

$24 / hour

Schedule

This role offers in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangements between May-August. Remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC) available during school year (January-May for Spring Extension/Co-Op or August-December for Extension/Fall Co-Op). You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays and any time off required in your state
• Pension eligible
• Summer internship stipend of $4,000 (net of taxes), with tax gross-up provided by the Company
• Join an established program that provides hands-on experiences for 200+ interns each year
• Learn new skills with dedicated teams and mentors
• Build your professional network and collaborate across a global Fortune 500 company
• Executive Speaker Series and career development opportunities
• Flexibility and work-life balance