About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship with the investment division at Pacific Life. You will join the team in Newport Beach, California, for the summer of 2027. This program serves as a pipeline for early-career opportunities and includes professional development, executive mentorship, and networking.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Public Bond Investment professionals to analyze fixed income opportunities for the company General Account.
- Conduct fundamental credit research by evaluating company performance, financials, industry trends, capital structures, relative value, and investment risks.
- Present your findings and investment recommendations at the end of the summer.
- Observe the dynamics of portfolio management and gain hands-on experience in investment decision-making.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program for Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a similar field.
- A graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex subjects clearly.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and pay close attention to detail.
- Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Understanding of global capital markets and some experience with fixed income analysis.
- It is helpful to have progress toward the CFA, involvement in a student investment fund, or experience using Bloomberg terminals and data.
Location & details#
- Location: Newport Beach, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Pacific Life
Pacific Life is a financial services company based in Newport Beach, California. Founded in 1868, the firm provides life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, and institutional solutions. It serves individual and business clients across retail and workforce benefit markets. The company operates as a private entity with a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees.
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