Investment Operations Extended Internship/Co-Op (May – December 2026)
About this internship
Principal Financial Group is offering an Investment Operations Extended Internship/Co-Op in Des Moines, IA, running May through December 2026 in a hybrid work model. This paid role is listed at $23-$27 per hour within the financial services and insurance industry. You’ll likely apply actuarial-focused studies and core actuarial mathematics (probability, statistics, numerical analysis, and compound interest) while building experience in an investment operations setting.
Qualifications
Required
- Current enrollment at a college/university or completed degree with focused studies in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics or related majors.
- Ability to pass actuarial exams and a dedication to pursue an FSA with the Society of Actuaries.
- Knowledge of actuarial mathematics, including probability, statistics, numerical analysis and compound interest.
Nice to have
- Progress toward actuarial exams, with a clear plan to continue working toward the FSA through the Society of Actuaries.
- Comfort applying probability, statistics, and compound interest concepts to real-world problems and explaining your approach.
- Strong quantitative problem-solving skills, including checking work carefully and documenting assumptions and calculations.
- Coursework or project experience in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, or a closely related field that demonstrates applied analysis.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment by managing time well and communicating proactively.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, prepare a short section on your resume that lists relevant actuarial/statistics/math coursework and any exam progress or planned exam dates, since the role emphasizes actuarial exams and an FSA track. If you’ve done class projects using probability, statistics, numerical analysis, or compound interest, be ready to summarize one example clearly in 2-3 sentences.