Investment Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

Federated Insurance is an insurance company focused on client success and employee development. The Investment Analyst Intern will research investments, analyze risks and opportunities, develop investment recommendations, and support the Investment Team through projects involving fixed income markets, credit underwriting, portfolio management, and investment decision-making.

What you'll do:

• As an Investment Analyst Intern, you'll be expected to think like an investor
• Working alongside experienced investment professionals, you'll conduct research on existing and prospective investments, analyze risks and opportunities, and develop investment recommendations
• Depending on your knowledge, capabilities, and initiative, you may complete multiple investment analyses during the internship and contribute directly to the investment decision-making process
• Along the way, you'll gain exposure to industry and asset class research, credit underwriting, relative value analysis, portfolio management, and the factors that influence real-world investment decisions
• Throughout the internship, you'll develop foundational knowledge of fixed income markets, including fixed income instruments, bond mathematics, yield curves, risk factors, and debt capital markets
• You'll collaborate with team members daily, receive coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that support the Investment Team
• At the conclusion of the internship, you'll deliver a formal investment recommendation to the Investment Team, presenting an investment opportunity you researched, your supporting analysis, investment thesis, risk assessment, and recommendation

What they're looking for:

• Successful candidates demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn
• They are self-starters who ask thoughtful questions, enjoy digging into complex topics, taking ownership of their work, and follow through with a sense of urgency
• Be a college junior with a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in investments, financial markets, and business analysis
• Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities
• Be able to organize information, think critically, and communicate conclusions clearly
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be comfortable taking initiative while also being receptive to coaching and feedback
• Have proficiency in Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of business and personnel information
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Federated will not sponsor candidates for employment visa status, such as an H1-B visa
• Federated does not interview or hire students or recent graduates with J-1 or F-1 visas or similar temporary work authorization

Benefits:

• Opportunities for internal mobility and career development paths
• Bonus programs
• Cost-effective health insurance
• Pension and 401(k) offerings
• Paid volunteer time
• Gift matching
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals