2027 Global Investments (NY) Compliance Intern
About The Position
The 2027 summer internship is an intensive, 10-week hybrid program on Aflac Global Investments’ Sustainable Investment Integration team within the U.S. Chief Investment Office. The team uses large datasets to inform investment and business decisions. The intern will gain exposure to market and economic events, insurance asset management, investment market analysis, data analysis, and the development of desk models related to daily team activities. The role also offers exposure to Aflac Global Investments’ platform, particularly fixed income, quantitative analytics, investment risk management, and investment execution across U.S. and Japan operations. The intern will work on projects supporting current business needs, including research, portfolio optimization, structuring datasets for portfolio management, and analyzing how data informs investment decisions. The intern will interact with senior management and present analytical projects to stakeholders, including analysts and investment professionals. The program includes training, on-the-job learning, senior stakeholder discussions, networking, and opportunities to learn about different areas of the firm. This hybrid role is based in New York, New York. Interns are expected to work from an Aflac office at least three days per week and may work from home within the continental United States for the remaining portion of the week. Non-local candidates receive a housing stipend. Interns must be eligible to work permanently in the U.S. and remain physically located in the continental U.S. for the duration of the internship. The working time zone is Eastern Standard Time.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Strong interest in investments, finance, asset management, economics, insurance, and Aflac.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-management skills.
- Basic understanding of financial statements.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be eligible to work permanently in the United States and be physically located in the continental United States for the duration of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.
- Degree focus in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Data or Business Analytics, or a similar program.
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a STEM field.
Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly about relevant news, information, interpretations, data analytics, and potential risks, and develop a thoughtful approach to presenting ideas.
- Support analysis and reporting of the company’s commitments and objectives, including PRI, CDP, and TCFD.
- Support the continued integration of environmental and social analysis into the investment process.
- Learn and support the company’s responsible investing framework and public commitments.
- Collaborate with colleagues in legal, compliance, financial risk, and operational risk management to establish appropriate accountabilities, controls, and governance.
- Research sustainability industry trends and best practices and determine their applicability to the company.
- Maintain large datasets and identify key trends that can inform stakeholders’ investment decisions.
- Work collegially and professionally with trading, quantitative, strategy, and research groups and other departments, including Enterprise-Wide Risk Management, Accounting, Actuarial, Tax, IT, and HR.
- Participate in company- and department-wide meetings throughout the summer.
- Deliver written and verbal presentations to stakeholders.
- Complete assigned projects supporting current business needs, including research, portfolio optimization, and structuring datasets for portfolio management.
Benefits
- Housing stipend for non-local candidates.
- Opportunity to gain industry knowledge through interaction with experienced professionals and real-world work.
- Collaborative work environment with other interns, employees, and senior management.
- Training sessions on fixed income, trading, investment technology, compliance, credit and market risk, derivatives, macro strategy, and buy-side investing.
- Weekly financial, investment, and economic discussions with senior stakeholders.
- Information sessions with senior management, networking opportunities, and virtual social activities.
- Learning and professional development activities, including presentations and networking with mentors, business sponsors, senior management, and full-time employees.
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