Summer 2027 Intern - Investments - Fixed Income

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research and analysis of publicly traded and privately held companies and industries within the approximately $115 billion corporate bond portfolio.
• Present investment recommendations to senior leaders and experienced investment professionals through written reports and oral presentations.
• Gain hands-on exposure to the State Farm corporate bond trading function (responsible for executing approximately $20 billion in transactions annually) and participate in simulated transaction exercises.
• Research and contribute to team discussions related to the responsibilities of the approximately $60 billion structured products and liquidity portfolio.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college students who will have completed their junior year by start of the internship.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher preferred, with a record of academic and personal achievement.
• Coursework, relevant experience, or expressed interest in areas such as real estate, investments, accounting, financial statement analysis, economics, and corporate finance.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as operate independently.
• Effective customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to create, build, and maintain relationships with internal and external parties.
• Excellent influencing, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• A desire to continuously learn, develop expertise, and apply new knowledge into action.
• Authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Benefits

• Time Off: 40 hours of Life Leave, Military Leave
• Financial Benefits: 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18), Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18), Commuter Benefits
• Miscellaneous Benefits: Wellness programs, US Discount program, Good Neighbor Grant program, Matching Gift program, Employee Assistance Fund
• Company Holidays