Investments Intern– Fixed Income Investment Grade

About Our Company Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

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 September 25, 2026.

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.

Assist in preparing daily investment reports to support portfolio management team Work alongside team of portfolio managers, analysts and traders to improve efficiency of daily workflow Attend meetings with members across the organization to evaluate new opportunities for client portfolios Develop new tools and reports to aid in the idea generation, portfolio construction and monitoring processes Learning how investment ideas from research get expressed in client portfolios Develop an understanding of the Investment Grade Corporate bond market, and broader fixed income markets through market research, investment discussions, and interaction with portfolio managers and analysts.

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field  Graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028  Passionate about the investment management industry and dedication to being a part of a successful team     Preferred Qualifications High degree of independence and self-motivation Attention to detail and propensity to check work thoroughly Ability to multi-task, problem solve independently, and think creatively Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills Some knowledge of programming – R, Python, AI tools/coding agents Proficiency with Microsoft Office – particularly Excel Familiarity with Bloomberg Strong interest in financial markets, investing, and credit analysis    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.  Base Pay Salary The estimated hourly rate for this role is $32.75 per hour. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total