Summer Internship

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $123.9 billion in assets (as at 30 June Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we're driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.

We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.

Challenger Fixed Income, Summer Internship
Location: Sydney, Australia
Duration: 8 weeks (Summer 2025)

Challenger is focused on providing customers with financial security for retirement. Through our Funds Management business, we support clients in the accumulation phase of superannuation and beyond by offering contemporary investment products and strategies that deliver superior long-term returns.

Within Funds Management, Challenger Investment Management (CIM) is one of Australia's largest fixed income originators, with more than 20 years of experience investing across public and private credit markets. CIM manages strategies spanning corporate bonds, structured credit, private debt and alternative fixed income assets, with a proven track record of strong credit underwriting and investment excellence.

We are now inviting applications for our 2025/2026 Fixed Income Summer Internship Program. This 8-week paid program, commencing late November 2025, is designed for penultimate-year Undergraduate or Master's students from diverse backgrounds who are looking to build a career in investment management. From day one, you'll be involved in meaningful projects that set you up for future success.

About the opportunity

As an intern, you'll gain first-hand experience with one of Australia's leading fixed income managers. You will:

• Conduct credit and market research, analysing issuers, sectors and macroeconomic trends.
• Assist with portfolio analysis and reporting, learning how risk, return and capital are evaluated across asset classes.
• Support the investment team on valuation and monitoring, contributing to real projects that impact client outcomes.

Alongside technical exposure, you'll receive structured training, mentoring, and the support of a dedicated buddy. You'll also have opportunities to expand your professional network across Challenger's investment teams.

Skills and experience

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or master's degree (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar), graduating in 2026.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a clear interest in fixed income and credit markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; financial modelling experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A genuine interest in investment management, shown through coursework, extracurricular activities or prior internships.

Application process

Please apply via the Challenger Careers Portal by 10th October 2025.

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Challenger's employee value proposition guides how we work: Grow and realise your potential, supporting each other, stronger together and making things happen. Our culture encourages curiosity, considered thinking and meaningful contribution, with opportunities to build a broad and rewarding career.

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking can thrive, and promoting flexible working to support work-life balance. 

Challenger is proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Family Friendly Workplace and recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

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