2027 Investment Management Summer Internship

Barings

Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will support underwriting efforts for debt or equity opportunities through market research, financial analysis, and drafting investment memos. They will also engage in ongoing portfolio monitoring and assist with special projects and presentations.

Barings is offering a 10-week summer internship for current sophomores (minimum 3.0 GPA) on track to graduate in Spring 2028. Interns will support underwriting efforts through market research, financial analysis, and drafting investment memos, requiring strong computer, writing, and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Financial Analysis

Market Research

Risk Analysis

Valuation

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Data Sourcing

Attention to Detail

Self-Starter

Time Management

Portfolio Monitoring

Investment Strategies

Ad-Hoc Projects

Job Description

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Barings is seeking candidates for summer internship positions across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets, and capital solutions. This 10-week program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insight into the financial industry. Outstanding performers will be considered for a position in our Analyst Program upon graduation. 

Placements are available across a variety of investment teams, including but not limited to Capital Solutions, Global Private Finance, High Yield, Portfolio Finance, Portfolio Solutions & Analytics, Private Placements & Asset Backed Finance, Real Estate and more. 

Primary Responsibilities 

  • Support underwriting efforts for debt or equity opportunities through: 

  • Market research 
  • Financial analysis and modeling 
  • Risk analysis and valuation 
  • Drafting investment memos 
  • Engage in ongoing portfolio monitoring, analysis, and valuation. 

  • Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations, and initiatives. 

Qualifications 

  • Current Sophomore with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must be on track to graduate in Spring 2028 from an accredited university. 

  • Preferred majors include Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Statistics, and other relevant fields. 

  • Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and sourcing data from the internet and various publications. 

  • Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to work as a member of a fast-paced, transaction-oriented team. 

  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills who can prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.   

  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. 

Requisite Skills

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings

Barings is a $481+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. Learn more at www.Barings.com. *As of December 31, 2025

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