Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we recommend submitting yours as early as possible. Deadline to apply is 21st November 2025.
Our 10-week summer intern program provides real-life experience in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Over the course of your internship, you will gain exposure to leaders, cultivate your business knowledge, work on projects that directly impact the business you support, and network in a welcoming atmosphere. Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance offers employees the opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally in a flexible work environment designed to support individual needs.
As you spend the summer with us, you’ll spend time getting to know your fellow interns through social activities and volunteering within the local community. With access to our Business Resource Networks – which includes the Black Employee Network, Young Professionals Network, PRIDE Network – you will increase your own sense of belonging and engage in important networking and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
As an Investments Intern, you will be placed in one of the following teams for the 10-week period. You can add your preference when submitting your application, although this is not a guarantee.
Responsible Investment
Our Responsible Investment team integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into investment processes, supporting sustainable research and collaborating across teams to drive responsible investing practices.
Multi-Manager Solutions
The Multi-Manager Solutions team research, select, and oversee external investment managers to construct and manage diversified portfolios across asset classes for institutional clients, leveraging global expertise and advanced analytical tools.
Business Management (Operations)
Our Investments Business Management team (Operations) provides comprehensive support across trading and vendor oversight, ensuring effective control, business management, and day-to-day operational efficiency within investment teams.
Multi-Asset
The Multi-Asset team develop and implement cross-asset investment strategies by analysing macroeconomic trends, supporting portfolio management activities, and collaborating across asset classes to deliver holistic investment insights.
As an Intern within Investments, you could expect to:
Build a three-statement financial model and prepare earnings forecast.
Develop a relative value framework which seeks to compare and contrast the return potential of companies within and across various sectors.
Prepare stock and/or credit recommendation memos incorporating financial and relative value analyses for use in review of investment opportunities.
Working alongside Investment Analysts, supporting with performing analysis on stocks and/or credit.
Supporting the Portfolio Managers in their day-to-day role including activities such as cash management and rebalancing.
Attending daily team meetings where investment strategies, markets and securities are discussed.
Supporting the day-to-day within the Investment Teams.
Responsibilities may vary depending on assigned projects(s) and department assignment. All Interns will be included in:
Meaningful projects and tasks giving you the chance to add value from day one.
Organisation-wide insight sessions to provide you with a holistic view of the industry.
A range of training & development sessions, giving you the tools to kickstart your career.
Attending internal and external meetings and social events, providing you the chance to network.
Key Capabilities
Be a current penultimate year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Graduation date of Summer 2027.
Available to join June 2026 for the full 10-week internship.
Desirable Capabilities
High degree of self-motivation with strong integrity and ethics.
Proven organisation skills and ability to manage time effectively.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work and communicate collaboratively and constructively with others.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
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 global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 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.
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base.
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
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