Finance Intern, Chief Accounting & Capital Office

AXA • Stamford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AXA XL offers a paid 10-week Finance internship in Stamford, Connecticut, within the Chief Accounting & Capital Office (CACO). The program gives students broad exposure to the finance, accounting, reporting, capital management, and financial systems functions that support AXA XL’s global operations. Interns complete rotational assignments across multiple teams reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer and develop an understanding of insurance finance, regulatory reporting, financial controls, capital management, investment reporting, and financial systems.

The intern contributes to meaningful cross-functional projects, supports key business and financial processes, collaborates with experienced professionals, and gains hands-on experience. The internship concludes with a cross-functional project and presentation to senior leadership. The position reports to the Manager, Chief Accounting and Capital Office (CACO).

Requirements

• Clear communication skills and a passion for learning.
• Curiosity and eagerness to explore new ideas and tackle challenges.
• Commitment to doing one’s best and being accountable.
• Openness to feedback and readiness to learn, adapt, and develop new skills.
• Interest in the insurance industry and drive to succeed.
• Authorization to work legally in the country where the internship is located.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Working toward a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills.
• Ability to provide forward-looking thinking as well as report actual financial results.
• Ability to contribute to a data-driven and analytical culture.
• Ability to prioritize high-value tasks.
• Initiative and a sense of ownership.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, act nimbly, and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to finance and accounting disciplines including Financial Reporting, Capital Management, Investment Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Systems, Accounting Policy, and Consolidation & Close.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and support ongoing initiatives across CACO functions.
• Develop an understanding of AXA XL’s financial accounting, reporting, capital management, and operational processes.
• Build relationships with leaders, finance professionals, and technical specialists through rotational assignments, intern activities, mentoring, and day-to-day collaboration.
• Participate in discussions focused on process optimization, reporting enhancements, and data-driven decision-making.
• Assist with collecting, integrating, validating, and analyzing financial and operational data from various sources.
• Support preparation of reports, dashboards, and management information highlighting key performance indicators and business insights.
• Identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and data quality issues, and support data governance, privacy, and control procedures.
• Assist with preparing financial reports, presentations, and management reporting packages.
• Support commentary and analysis explaining financial results, trends, and key business drivers.
• Support data automation, reporting enhancement, and process efficiency initiatives.
• Complete a cross-functional project and present it to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Paid 10-week internship.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits.
• AXA XL Hearts in Action programs, including Matching Gifts, Volunteering Leave, and an annual Global Day of Giving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed