Investments Intern - Financial Services

Nelnet Financial Services seeks an intern to support structured finance investments and asset management with real business impact.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Provide investment analysis assistance across specialty finance asset classes including consumer unsecured, auto, small business, home improvement, and other loan types
  • Collaborate internally with employees and departments to accomplish work projects
  • Maintain and update comparable deal tracker
  • Complete special projects as assigned by management
  • Manage multiple conflicting priorities and consistently meet deadlines

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field
  • Relevant coursework in finance, accounting, and business
  • Prior internship in finance or accounting preferred
  • Attention to detail
  • PC skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
  • Good oral and written communication
  • Ability to follow directions and willingness to learn new processes
  • Knowledge of accounting practice and procedures
  • Energetic and enthusiastic attitude
  • Good work ethic and habits

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • Intern-specific programming
  • Meaningful work experience

Training & Development

  • One-on-one mentorship

How to Apply

Apply to one of Nelnet’s internships to gain real work experience and mentorship.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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