Fixed Income Intern

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone.  We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

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Fixed Income Internship (hybrid) 

Time Frame: June 1, 2027, through August 6, 2027 
Work Location: In-Person- TruStage office – 5910 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 
 
Eligibility Requirements: 

• Students pursuing an undergraduate degree with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later. 

• Candidates who now or in the future require company sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit are not eligible to apply. 

Emerging Professional Program (EPP)

An internship path focused on equipping graduating students with the tools/skills needed to transition into a potential career at TruStage. Interns receive comprehensive support and guidance to enhance their company knowledge, integrate into the company culture, and developing key connections. This pathway enables young professionals to be considered for potential opportunities at TruStage.

Job Purpose:  
This position is designed to provide hands-on experience to acquire knowledge of investing in fixed income instruments.  The intern will get exposure to both the corporate credit and structured credit investment areas of the fixed income world with TruStage Investment Management, which manages over $30 billion of assets.   

Job Responsibilities:  
 

• Work with the Head of Credit Research and rotating Senior Analysts on various projects including corporate earnings reviews, private placement new issues, sector reviews, and other various projects. 

• Present certain portions of a private placement new issue at an investment committee meeting. 

• Gather and organize data for reports/projects 

• Prepare written earnings reports/projects 

• Attend and participate in meetings 

• Spend the last two weeks preparing a presentation for an investment recommendation or sector review on a topical area to a small group of the Fixed Income team. 

The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time. 

Job Requirements: 

• Working towards a relevant degree or equivalent work experience 

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills 

• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills 

• Excellent communications skills 

• Intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn 

Preferred Experience:  

• Pursuing a degree with a major in Finance, Accounting or Economics. 

• Has obtained or is willing to obtain CFA 

• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office is required.  Advanced Excel Skills, including building dynamic models and reports. 

• Working with data tools and integrating with financial data add-ins like Bloomberg is preferred.   

• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI as well as experience with programming languages such as python, SQL, R, Java, or similar is preferred.  

• Capable of independently learning analytical software and data tools. 

• Any experience with AI tools like Co-Pilot is preferred. 

If you’re ready to help make a difference, apply today.A resume is required to apply. TruStage may process applicant information using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool.This tool automatically generates a screening score based on how well applicant information matches the requirements and qualifications for the position. TruStage recruiters use the screening score as a guide to further evaluate candidates; the score is one component of an application review and does not automatically determine whether a candidate moves forward.Candidates may choose to opt out of this process.

Compensation may vary based on level of relevant experience, year in school and number of previous internships.

Base Salary Range:

$18.00 - $28.00

At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. Eligible employees may also enroll in medical coverage, employee assistance program, and the 401k plan.  Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees.  We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when “life happens,” you can focus on what’s most important.

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