Summer 2027 Intern - Investments - Private & Public Equity

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on exposure to the State Farm Public Equity Team, which invests in high-quality publicly traded common stocks, and State Farm's Private Equity Team, which invests in domestic private equity partnerships.
• Support the Public Equity Team through research and analysis of existing investments as well as involvement in the identification and selection of prospective investments.
• Gather, analyze and evaluate information about companies using in-depth primary research obtained through company filings, quarterly earnings calls, management meetings and investor presentations.
• Assess a company's industry position, competitive differentiation, management team and key risk considerations, leading to a recommendation for potential inclusion in the State Farm equity portfolios.
• Aid in the screening and due diligence of private equity general partners to support the continued growth of the program.
• Prepare annual review presentations and gain exposure to private equity general partners as well as other industry contacts.
• Prepare written analysis and present findings for debate and discussion.
• Collaborate with colleagues across investment asset classes to share information, expertise and ideas.

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.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $33.00/hour based on a 38.75-hour work week

In addition, interns selected for our summer internship program will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend, payable upon start of internship.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment: Combination of in-office and working from home, based on internship and business requirements