Investment Strategy Analyst Intern, Summer 2027

Internship candidates can expect a fulltime onsite internship program, running from June 2027 through August 2027. This internship opportunity is offered in Milwaukee, WI. Internship candidates who are relocating for the summer internship opportunity are eligible for round-trip airline/train travel and mileage reimbursement to and from your internship location and company-provided housing for the duration of the summer internship program in accordance with the company’s relocation policy. 

Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. After application and initial screening conversation, interns are aligned interview and be hired to a specific team at NM based on their abilities and interests, providing exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and substantial work. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more! 

Investment Strategy

As an Investment Strategy Analyst Intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for the Investment Portfolio's success. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions.

Description

The Investment Strategy Department focuses on total portfolio management of the approximately $300 billion General Account, $6 billion retirement plans, and $10 billion long term care portfolio.  Areas of emphasis include: i) tactical asset allocation across the General Account, ii) analyzing relative value opportunities across public and private markets, iii) researching and implementing private market investment opportunities within the $2 billion Absolute Return Portfolio, and iv) assisting the team with economic research initiatives.  

The position will be located in the company’s corporate office in Milwaukee, WI.

Internship Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist portfolio managers with multi-asset class research and development of relative value initiatives;
• Conduct investment due diligence and reporting on private market investment opportunities;
• Support the composite portfolio management process;
• Participate in market discussions with various departments across Northwestern Mutual; and
• Partner with other members of the Investment Strategy Department to complete ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student at a leading University with a concentration in Finance, Investments and Economics
• Superior oral and written communication skills;
• Passion to learn and immerse themselves in the capital markets; and
• Desire to be challenged.

Next steps 

We encourage you to apply! Once your application is reviewed, if selected to move forward, our UR team members will reach out for a call, where we will learn more about you and share internship opportunities aligning to your interests and skillsets and share any next steps of our recruiting process. 

Who we are 

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you’ll be working for a company that’s consistently voted among the “most admired” in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us. 

$16.50

Pay Range - End:

$30.00

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is listed.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.