Apply for the Intern – Investment Analyst job opening.Intern – Investment Analyst

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35529BR
Department: Finance
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Salary varies

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Program Introduction
At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it’s our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge.

The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18th – July 24th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include:

• Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office).
• Attending executive meetings.
• Participating in group community service activities.
• Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities.
• Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership.

Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix.

*This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Position Overview
The Investment Management Team at Publix plays a crucial role in assessing and managing the credit risk associated with a rapidly expanding investment portfolio. The Investment Analyst Intern is responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of existing and potential corporate credit investments through a top-down approach. The Investment Analyst Intern will be tasked with evaluating the current and prospective macroeconomic landscape to identify emerging risks and potential opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Conduct sector-level credit research to identify macroeconomic, regulatory and industry trends that influence credit fundamentals across issuers.
• Develop top-down sector frameworks, including key drivers, business cycle sensitivities, competitive dynamics and rating implications across industries.
• Analyze relative value across sectors and curves to identify areas of opportunity or risk for investment positioning (i.e., energy vs. industrials).
• Monitor macro indicators and economic data releasees (inflation, rates, commodity prices, tariffs, economic growth) and assess their potential impact on sector credit profiles and portfolio positioning.
• Evaluate policy and regulatory developments (energy transition, tariffs, health care reform, etc.) and incorporate into sector risk assessments.
• Prepare sector outlook presentations and written research summarizing investment implications and relative value across credit markets.
• Collaborate with Investment Managers and Senior Investment Analyst to provide timely credit recommendations and assist in security selection.
• Contribute to team discussions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Investment Management Policies prior to providing credit recommendations.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects that may include preparing reports and automating manual workbooks into excel and Bloomberg.

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Required Qualifications

• Must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or
  • If graduating from a bachelor’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or
  • If graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester)
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field and be a current junior or above (rising senior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
• Strong academic background with a focus in financial analysis, accounting or investment management.
• Demonstrated passion for finance and investment through coursework, personal projects or extracurricular activities.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret financial statements and analyze credit metrics.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate ideas and present research findings.
• Proactive with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in utilizing Bloomberg terminal for financial data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience through previous relevant internships in financial or credit analysis roles.
• Any relevant internships, projects or coursework related to credit research or financial analysis is a plus.

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Benefits

• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria 
• Paycheck direct deposit 
• Credit union 

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Year End Bonus

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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