Investments Intern
Investments Intern – Fall 2024 (Hybrid)
The Investments Intern will focus on corporate bond and municipal credit research and other related activities required to support a disciplined investment selection and review process for Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) and its affiliates. The candidate will research and present on a specific sectors, and relevant constituents for management’s review. This internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in asset management, security analysis, investment research, capital markets, and valuation. We are currently hiring for Fall 2024. Placement will depend on a candidate’s current coursework, track to graduation, and experience. Candidates do not need to be local; this can be a remote opportunity for the right candidate.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze credit risk through research on corporate and municipal debt issuers
- Report ongoing company-specific and industry-wide developments and trends (verbal/written)
- Perform a variety of analyses (including but not limited to) reinvestment break-even, scenario/sensitivity, etc.
- Present industry/sector outlooks and provide investment recommendations
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS
- Firm understanding and interest in capital markets (equities, bonds, derivatives, alternatives, etc.)
- Solid academic background with advancement towards an undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, and/or similar relevance
- Strong, detail-oriented, analytical/reasoning skills with ability to analyze large quantities of information efficiently and effectively
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills; must construct/defend a recommendation
- Proficiency in financial statement analysis and other relevant information
- Self-starting, and exhibiting ownership of assigned sector coverage
- Robust computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Bloomberg terminal functions a plus)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Ability to work 20 hours per week.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Junior/Senior or MBA/MSF student
- Interest/participation in the CFA Program
- Ability and willingness to perform clerical functions as needed
- Willingness to learn different areas within the organization
- Work on different projects within the department as well as team projects
- Back up other team members during vacations and/or leaves of absence
OTHER INFORMATION
- Job Location: remote and/or onsite in McKinney, TX, United States
- Job Type: Internship
- U.S. citizen or legal resident