Summer 2027 Investment Analyst Internship - KIM

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Koch Investment Management is seeking a Summer 2027 Investment Analyst Intern who is excited to explore their passions and potential while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, research-driven trading environment.

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Our Team

Koch Investment Management (KIM) manages Koch Inc.'s excess capital in both liquid and private markets. KIM seeks to optimize the risk-adjusted return of the whole portfolio, and we take a portfolio approach to managing risk.

We invest in various asset classes via futures, swaps, options, other derivatives, cash instruments, hedge funds, and the full spectrum of private markets.

This internship and potential full-time employment position location is Wichita, Kansas.

What You Will Do

Our interns work alongside experienced analysts to solve real problems and offer insights. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies explore our unique Principle-Based Management culture, partner with interns from other disciplines on case studies, learn key business concepts and Koch mental models, and engage with leaders to learn more about business transformation, our work in society, and more.

Investment Analyst Internship

• Drive automation efforts include data cleansing and analytics across the portfolio using valuation, pricing, and performance records within Excel, Python, and Bloomberg
• Contribute to project-based work such as model updates, screening tool development, thematic research, and technology initiatives
• Track market trends in the convertible bond space, including issuance levels, pricing dynamics, and valuation dislocations
• Evaluate the impact of macroeconomic factors-such as interest rates, volatility, and credit spreads-on the relative value of convertible securities across sectors and capital structures
• Perform credit and fundamental research, analyzing capital structures, liquidity profiles, leverage ratios, covenant risks, and debt maturity schedules
• Monitor earnings calls and financial reports for current and target holdings; identify key metrics, assess valuation implications, and develop internal summaries
• Monitor hedge positions and portfolio exposures
• Support new issuance processes, including term sheet review and initial analysis

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Eligible for full-time employment no later than Summer 2028
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program related to Finance, Economics, Computer Science or Accounting
• Proven ability to summarize ideas, risks, and research concisely
• Familiarity with Excel and Microsoft 365 Suite

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• A demonstrated curiosity for financial markets and portfolio management
• Familiarity with Bloomberg for data retrieval, financial analysis, or market monitoring
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, critical thinking capacity, academic or external research synthesis, and ability to translate a point of view into actionable insights
• Proficiency in programming R, Python, C/C++, or Java to build systems
• Proficiency in SQL and database design (i.e., ability to write database queries and knowledge of database design principles.)

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employees across the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).