Investments Intern - Global Research

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 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.

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 Responsbilities  Build a three-statement financial model and prepare an earnings forecast   Develop a relative value framework which seeks to compare and contrast the return potential of companies within and across various sectors  Analyze and help prepare credit recommendation memos incorporating financial, credit and relative value analyses for use in review of investment opportunities in the primary and secondary loan markets   Incorporate sustainable research factors within fundamental credit work  Engagement reporting and data mapping for Sustainable Research       Required Qualifications    Be a Wallin Education Partners Scholar 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 self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics   Knowledge of programming R, Python, MATLAB, or similar  Attention to detail and propensity to check work  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills  Ability to multi-task, problem solve independently and think creatively  Proven organization skills and ability to manage time effectively  Ability to work and communicate collaboratively and constructively with others  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite  Visa Sponsorship Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require