2026 Summer Global Investments Intern- Investments-Trade Operations
About The Position
Aflac Asset Management, LLC, (d.b.a. Aflac Global Investments) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated (Aflac). Aflac Global Investments (GI) is located in New York’s financial district and is the organization responsible for the overall investment activities of Aflac, Inc. and subsidiaries in Japan, Bermuda, and the U.S. With 150 employees globally, GI seeks investments to maximize long-term returns with a focus on preservation of capital, subject to our asset-liability profile and liquidity and capital requirements. GI has primary investment and asset management responsibility for Aflac’s general account consisting of public, private, and growth assets (including strategic partnerships) which generates approximately $3.5 billion a year in net investment income. As of year-end 2024, Aflac’s total general account portfolio was approximately $100 billion. The investment teams support GI’s overall goals and objectives by providing market insight and in-depth knowledge of assigned asset classes. GI oversees the strategic deployment of capital for life and supplemental health insurance company balance sheets utilizing both internal teams and external third party asset managers. The Summer Internship is an intensive 10-week internship program with Global Investments. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the middle- and back-office functions that support Aflac’s Global Investments trading activity. The intern will gain an understanding of how trades move through the lifecycle—from execution to settlement—and how operational teams ensure accuracy, liquidity, and efficiency across a large portfolio of investment accounts. Working closely with trade operations professionals, the intern will develop foundational knowledge of investment operations, cash management processes, broker interaction, and process optimization within a highly regulated corporate investment environment.
Requirements
- undergraduate or graduate degree in finance.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- All candidates must have eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. and must be physically located in the continental U.S. for the duration of internship.
- Working time zone is Eastern Standard Time in New York City.
- Worker Designation: “hybrid work schedule – minimum of 3 days per week” and excited to have in-person learning for the summer of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Support daily trade operations activities across Aflac investment entities, including trade processing, settlement support, and reconciliation tasks.
- Assist with operational reviews across multiple investment accounts to help ensure accuracy, sufficient cash positioning, and timely trade settlement.
- Partner with internal teams and external brokers to help resolve trade-related inquiries and support ongoing operational workflows.
- Contribute to small process-improvement projects by documenting procedures, identifying efficiency opportunities, and assisting with basic automation or reporting enhancements using Excel.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
