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Investment Intern
$19.28 minimum starting pay
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this is the minimum starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.
What You Will Be Doing:
Work across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, alternatives and public equity, to support all Investment department functions. Provide critical research and evaluation of existing and new investment opportunities. Prepare and update various reports summarizing portfolio performance and economic trends impacting insurance and corporate pension portfolios. Conduct other ad hoc investment projects in accordance with department needs.
What We're Looking For:
Pursuit of finance, business or other analytical degree desired.
Exposure to finance and investment principles and an understanding of core financial analysis, including familiarity with CFA level 1 curriculum. Basic working knowledge of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Introductory/beginner knowledge of equity and/or fixed income markets.
Intellectually curious, high-aspiring student with interest in institutional asset management. Individual initiative; attention to detail; high personal accountability.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and other financial software applications, including databases.
Demonstrated skills in Excel (non-beginner), business writing and calculating and interpreting basic financial and performance metrics.
Typically requires commitment to a minimum of 12-month work experience, including full-time in the summer and flexible, part-time schedule during the school year.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in working both independently and in team settings, with the ability to establish positive relationships with department staff and external partners.
Successfully completed core finance/accounting courses with minimum B passing grade.
Letter of recommendation from professor/advisor/previous employer.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:
- Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
- Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Vitality Wellness Program
- "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
- Flexible Scheduling
- And much more!
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If interested, please apply by:
10/09/2026Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in finance, business, or another analytical field
- Exposure to finance and investment principles, including familiarity with the CFA Level 1 curriculum
- Basic working knowledge of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Introductory knowledge of equity and/or fixed income markets
- Interest in institutional asset management
- Individual initiative, attention to detail, and personal accountability
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and financial software applications or databases
- Non-beginner Excel skills
- Business writing skills
- Ability to calculate and interpret basic financial and performance metrics
- Minimum 12-month work commitment, including full-time summer work and flexible part-time work during the school year
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams and establish positive relationships with staff and external partners
- Successfully completed core finance or accounting courses with a minimum B grade
- Letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, or previous employer
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
What We Do
Shelter Insurance® is a property casualty insurance company offering auto and home insurance in addition to several other insurance products, including: Life Insurance Renters Insurance Motorcycle Insurance RV Insurance ATV Insurance Boat Insurance Umbrella Insurance Personal Articles/Inland Marine Insurance Farm Insurance Business Insurance Shelter Insurance® products are sold by agents in 15 states— Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee. We consistently receive high ratings from A.M. Best Company (a national firm that rates the financial strength and operating performance of insurance companies) and we are a mutual insurance company, which means we are owned by our policyholders rather than stockholders, and governed by a Board of Directors. We believe integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential, and we make customer service one of our top priorities. Our primary goal is to be a benefit to our customers, communities, employees and our nearly 1,400 licensed agents as we find ways to maintain our strong financial position and protect our policyholders. That view has served us well throughout our company’s history, and we expect it to carry us well into the future. The Past to the Present We opened our doors in 1946, but in those days, we were MFA Mutual Insurance® and we only offered auto insurance. We also only operated in Missouri. Through the years, the Shelter Insurance Group of Companies has expanded to 21 states and offers far more products than we did in 1946. The Group of Companies includes Shelter Life Insurance Company, Shelter Reinsurance® and AmShield Insurance®. Our Vision Redefine value in the insurance industry. Our Mission Statement Be a leader in our communities by providing daily value while we SHELTER what matters most.
