Join our highly regarded internship program, which has been fostering future leaders for over 20 years. With opportunities for 200+ interns annually, you'll work on real projects that drive value for our business and customers. Collaborate with a wide range of team members, from fellow interns to senior management, in an Agile, purpose-led environment. Each intern is assigned a formal leader and mentor to provide guidance throughout the program. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while exploring Principal’s Product Management practices and culture.
At Principal, we’re at the intersection of financial services and innovation, creating tools that empower our customers to achieve financial security. As a purpose-led organization, we’re driven by our mission to make financial well-being accessible to all. For over 140 years, our values of integrity and customer focus have guided us as a trusted industry leader.
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Why Principal
This internship is a springboard into a career where you’ll make a meaningful impact. You’ll gain hands-on experience in product management, contribute to innovative projects, and immerse yourself in a supportive, purpose-driven culture.
Ready to help us build products that make financial security accessible to all? Apply today!
Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $28 - $30 / hour Time Off Program: Paid company holidays and any time off required in your state. Pension Eligible: No Additional Information:Join an established program that provides hands-on experiences for 200+ interns each year! You'll learn new skills with dedicated teams and mentors, build your professional network and collaborate across a global Fortune 500 company. We care about offering you diverse experiences and exciting challenges that push you to reach for bigger life goals, all while enjoying our flexibility and work life balance. Join us for events such as our Executive Speaker Series, gain career direction, and much more!
You will receive a lump sum stipend of $3,000. This amount is intended to support incidental expenses you may incur as part of your internship. The Company will provide a tax gross-up on this stipend as a financial benefit, but is not intended to compensate for all tax liabilities.
This role offers in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangements out of our Des Moines, IA corporate office.
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.
For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our interns.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 9/22/2025 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 9/22/2025We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales and Marketing Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives, managing campaigns, analyzing market trends, and fostering strong customer relationships...
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