Investment Internship (Fall Internship)

Job Description

Investment Internship (Fall Internship)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

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 sector, 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. 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.