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Working at PPM America, Inc.

PPM is a US-based institutional asset manager. Established in Chicago in 1990, PPM exists to consistently support institutional clients in achieving their long-term value goals. We offer our Midwestern mentality of hard work, straight talk, full transparency and humility. Our success is supported by a team-based culture that encourages debate, collaboration and consistency. At the center of our belief is the fact that our best ideas to date have and can come from any team member anywhere in our firm. We believe the success of our investment culture is best demonstrated by the strong retention of our clients and investment professionals. PPM was again named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments in 2024. We attract professionals who exhibit humbleness, directness, and dedication. PPM’s values guide our internal conduct and help define the type of relationships we share with our investors, affiliates, and other valued partners. Above all, PPM is passionate about giving back to our clients, to each other, and to our community. We understand that community and purpose are just as important as the job description when finding your next career.

Values

At PPM, our values are reinforced in our culture every day.  We act like owners.  Integrity guides all that we do, and we are committed to exercising sound judgment in every decision that impacts the company and serves our clients.  We are passionate about investment performance and driving results.  We are relentless in our efforts to provide best in class service.  We strive to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients, seeking to gain trust in everything we do.  We work collaboratively with transparency and accountability.  We operate as a team.  We rely on each other, are accountable to each other, and respect each other.  We value differences and unique perspectives and embrace the principle that great ideas can come from anyone.  We embrace change.  We are not afraid to challenge the status quo in search of a better, smarter or faster solution.  We value learning, challenge ourselves and motivate others.  We are also committed to positively impacting our community.  As a firm, we invest time, experience and fundraising efforts with our non-profit partners.

Job Purpose

The PPM Internship Program offers practical work experience that enhances a student's academic, career, and personal development. Interns are presented with challenging and meaningful projects throughout the summer that will provide them with useful experience in the investment management industry while allowing them to develop personally and professionally. PPM believes its internship program is an investment in the future. The program's intent is to provide students with an opportunity to use their skills, aid in their personal development, and have an enjoyable and meaningful work assignment. PPM will place each intern in one department for mentorship and project work, but all interns will receive company-wide exposure to leadership and functionality of the organization. Specific departments include: Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Credit Research, Finance & Accounting, Legal & Compliance, Marketing & Communications, Portfolio Services, Private Equity, Private Structured & Credit, Risk, and Trading. In addition to work experience, the internship program provides both formal and informal activities to enhance professional development, including forums with PPM leaders, volunteer/community activities, and team-building/social events. Candidates' area of interests will be considered, but candidates must be open to direct placement within any designated departments, dependent upon the business.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides support for various projects.

• Conducts research related to department initiatives.

• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and leaders across the business.

• Participates in professional development, volunteer/community events, and team building events.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to interface with a variety of management levels.

• Ability to work independently and proactively.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong initiative.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

• Undergraduate level in finance, accounting, or business related field. Rising junior or senior required.

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