Sales Internship – Group Benefits (Summer 2026)
About this internship
Principal Financial Group is hiring a Sales Internship – Group Benefits (Summer 2026) in Des Moines, IA, with a hybrid work model. This role sits within Financial Services and Insurance and is geared toward supporting group benefits sales-related work. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field (or equivalent work experience), with 5+ years of related experience preferred. CIA certification is required, or you’re expected to earn it within the first year.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field, or equivalent work experience required.
- 5+ years of related experience – auditing experience or business process knowledge preferred.
- CIA certification required (if not held, expectation to achieve within the first year).
Nice to have
- Auditing experience or familiarity with business process knowledge.
- Progress toward the CIA certification (or a clear plan to earn it within the first year).
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to business stakeholders.
- Comfort working in a hybrid setting and coordinating work across in-office and remote days.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing financial or process-related information.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, map your experience to the role’s key requirements (degree/equivalent experience, 5+ years related experience, and CIA status) and be ready to explain each with a brief example. If you don’t yet hold the CIA, outline a realistic plan for achieving it within the first year and mention any steps you’ve already taken.