Investments Intern - Bank Loans

Please note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Due to anticipated interest, the role may close earlier than the stated deadline. We recommend submitting your application promptly. The advertised closing date is October 3, 2026.

At Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource, we're committed to helping early-career talent grow through meaningful work and practical learning. Whether you're joining us as an Intern or Leadership Development Program participant, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues, contribute fresh perspectives, and gain exposure to the people, projects, and experiences that drive our business forward.

Guided by our values of excellence in all we do and respect for individuals and our communities, participants will have opportunities to connect with Executive Leadership through our ELT Speaker Series, gaining insights from senior leaders across the business, while also making a positive impact through our annual volunteering day.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, expand your network, and explore what's possible across a global financial services organization.

About the Role

The Columbia Threadneedle Investments Internship program is designed to provide you with first-hand investment management experience. You will support portfolio management and investment research, contributing directly to the investment process. You will work with an experienced team of portfolio managers and/or analysts who will provide mentorship and opportunities for shadowing.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain three-statement financial models and earnings forecasts for leveraged issuers.

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis, including assessment of business risk, industry dynamics, financial performance, capital structure, and covenant protections.

• Develop relative value frameworks to compare investment opportunities across issuers, industries, and capital structures.

• Prepare credit recommendation memoranda incorporating financial, credit, and relative value analyses for use in evaluating primary and secondary loan market opportunities.

• Support portfolio monitoring through earnings reviews, company updates, and ongoing credit surveillance.

• Develop an understanding of the bank loan, CLO, and broader fixed income markets through market research, investment discussions, and interaction with portfolio managers and analysts.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028.

• Passionate about the investment management industry and contributing to a successful team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics.

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to multitask, solve problems independently, and think critically

• Proven organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with financial statement analysis, accounting, valuation, or financial modelling through coursework, internships, or extracurricular activities.

• Interest in leveraged finance, corporate credit, bank loans, high yield, or structured credit markets.

• Strong interest in financial markets, investing, and credit analysis

• Demonstrated analytical aptitude and attention to detail.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.