Req ID: 433563 

Love's College Intern Program

The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following activities:

• Experience multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social-networking events
• Instructor led Training (Technical and Soft Skills) 
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love’s leadership

BASIC PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks/projects that address the needs of the Investment Team and to facilitate a learning opportunity for the Intern.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the Investment Analysts to source, review, and evaluate fund and co-investment opportunities for further consideration by the Chief Investment Officer.
• Assist in researching, organizing, and communicating information on investment opportunities
• Shadow the process for developing investment recommendation reports
• Participate in update calls and meetings with investment managers
• Support reporting efforts and maintaining information on investments
• Develop understanding of tracking and modeling expected future cash flows
• Assist in the investment decision making process under the guidance of the Investment Team
• Assist with preparation of presentation materials
• Learn from internal business partners (e.g., tax, legal, accounting) regarding investment information
• Handle and be discrete with confidential information
• Other duties assigned as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required
  • Currently enrolled in bachelor’s or a graduate degree program, a sophomore level or above (pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business related degree required).
  • Currently enrolled in an investment-related field strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • Past internship experience a plus but not necessary.
  • MS Excel and modeling skills knowledge preferred

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Hard Skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, investment market specific software
  • Soft Skills: strong presentation skills, analytical skills, innovator, good verbal and written communication skills, strong time management skills, strong organization skills, excellent relationship builder, sense of urgency, ability to take constructive criticism and strong work ethic
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

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Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance 

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets.
• Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.
• TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription service.