Public Investments - Credit Investment Internship (MBA / MS), Summer 2026

Public Investments Credit Investment Internship

Internship candidates can expect a fulltime onsite internship program, running from the end of May 2026 to August 2026.

Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. After application and initial screening conversation, interns are interviewed to be hired on to one or more investment teams at Northwestern Mutual based on their skillsets and interests, providing exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and meaningful work. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking / social events, and more!

As a Public Investments intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutuals success. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions. The Public Investments Department within Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company, LLC (NMIMC) manages the public markets investments of Northwestern Mutual, with more than $100 billion under management in Investment Grade Corporate, Structured Product, Emerging Market, High Yield Corporate, Government, Municipal, and related Derivative assets.

Internship Role and Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day investment processes of one or more credit investment management teams
• Assist in the creation and presentation of market, industry and company outlooks and company-specific forecast models and recommendations
• Participate in asset class, industry strategy, company-specific communications and investment / portfolio position meetings with company management teams and Wall Street research analysts, strategists, and economists.
• Assist Senior Analysts, Portfolio Managers and Traders with ad-hoc projects

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

Compensation Range : $16.50 - $30.00

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is listed.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.