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Principal Financial Group · 18 hours ago

Risk Management Intern (Summer 2026)

Des Moines, IA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$19/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Principal Financial Group is a trusted leader in financial services, dedicated to making financial security accessible to all. They are seeking a motivated intern to join their Risk Management team for Summer 2026, providing hands-on experience in identifying and mitigating risks across the organization.

Financial ServicesInsurance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in risk assessments and control evaluations across our business operations

Support the development and maintenance of risk registers and dashboards

Help prepare reports for leadership and other stakeholders

Research emerging risks, industry trends, and best practices

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement risk mitigation strategies

Qualification

Risk ManagementData VisualizationMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointProblem-Solving SkillsWork Independently

Required

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate level degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Familiarity with data visualization and Governance, Risk & Compliance tools (such as Power BI, Archer, ServiceNow)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Pension Eligible

You will receive a lump sum stipend of $3,000 (net of taxes).

Company

Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023.

Founded in 1879