Investment Operations Analyst Intern - Summer 2024
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Our top-rated summer internship program is designed to give college students meaningful work experience in specific functions, providing a deeper understanding of the processes of a Fortune 500 financial services organization. The program offers interesting challenges, valuable experience and an opportunity to get to know Thrivent. This 12-week internship is a key piece of Thrivent’s entry-level talent program to ensure a strong talent pipeline to meet the needs of the organization now and into the future. The internship program offers assignments to optimize your skills and experience while giving you exposure to multiple business areas
Position Responsibilities
- Learn and understand the Investment process through:
- Trade Support (Trade verification & communication, Cash Reporting, FX)
- Derivatives Support (Variation Margins, Collateral, Settlements)
- Holdings Support (Corporate Actions, Reconciliations)
- Reporting (Positions and Exposures)
- Investment Strategy Support (Product Changes and Strategy Changes)
- Provide time sensitive communication to portfolio managers, team members, traders, brokers, custodians, and fund accountants
Position Requirements
- Currently working towards an undergraduate degree in finance or economics
- Excellent academic track record (GPA 3.0+)
- Customer focus and team orientation
- Attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work full time during the summer
- Ability to work in the United States for indefinite period without sponsorship
Traits We Value
- Detail-oriented—Nothing gets past you. You can be counted on to have the details figured out
- Analytical—You have an analytical mindset
- Responsive—You can be counted on to work well with others and communicate appropriately
- Problem solver—You love a challenge and figuring out the right answer. You’re not afraid to ask questions
Experience Gained from Internship
- Knowledge of settlement practices and procedures for all domestic and foreign securities: equities, fixed income and derivatives (swaps, options, and futures)
- Knowledge of capital markets and industry practices
- Ability to actively interface with a variety of internal business partners (e.g. portfolio management, trading staff and accounting)
- Work experience in a time sensitive environment
- Independent judgment
- Bloomberg Terminal exposure
- Strong attention to detail
- General knowledge of accounting
Additional Program Information
- Offering competitive compensation
- Full intern event program including development, networking, and social activities
- Interns coming from greater than 50 miles from campus are eligible for subsidized housing and relocation stipend.
Location
Minneapolis, MN