At Principal, we invest in what matters. And building talented teams is where it all begins. We’re drawn to people who bring unique perspectives, passion, and expertise to help us advance the financial security and well-being of our customers, transform our growing business, and drive positive change in the communities where we live and work.

When we invest in you, and you invest in us, great things happen.

What You'll Do

• Conduct in-depth fixed income credit research, producing internal credit notes for issuers across sectors.
• Analyze issuer fundamentals, credit ratings, and spread movements to support investment decisions and relative value analysis.
• Prepare earnings summaries, issuer updates, and market commentary based on management meetings, bank conferences, and investor calls.
• Participate in daily and monthly portfolio meetings, contributing to performance attribution, risk assessments, and trade idea evaluation.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and trader and monitoring real-time market movements, flows, and liquidity conditions.

Who You Are

• Penultimate year students in any discipline.
• Equipped with sharp analytical thinking, clear writing, and confident communication skills.
• Curious and adaptable, with a strong willingness to learn.
• Passionate about financial markets, economics, and investment strategies.

Why Join Us?

At Principal, we believe that investing in you is the key to our success. We offer an encouraging environment where your outstanding perspectives and expertise are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work with world-class professionals, drive innovation, and contribute to the financial security and well-being of our customers. Together, we can achieve great things!