2027 Global Investments (NY) Information Technology Intern
About The Position
Aflac Global Investments is hiring a summer Information Technology Intern for its Sustainable Investment Integration team within the U.S. Chief Investment Office. This is an intensive 10-week hybrid internship supporting the company platform through large-scale data analysis and investment and business decision support. The intern will learn about investment markets, economic events, insurance asset management, and the industry, and may contribute to market analysis and desk models that capture daily team activities and how macroeconomic and market events affect decisions. The intern will gain exposure to Aflac Global Investments’ investment platform, particularly fixed income, quantitative analytics, investment risk management, and investment execution across U.S. and Japan operations. Projects may involve research, portfolio optimization, structuring large datasets for portfolio management, and analyzing how data informs investment decisions. The intern will present analytical projects to stakeholders, including analysts, investment professionals, and senior management. The role is hybrid, with at least three days per week at an Aflac office in New York, New York, and the remaining work from home within the continental United States. Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the U.S. and be physically located in the continental U.S. for the internship. The working time zone is Eastern Standard Time. A housing stipend is provided for non-local candidates.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Eligibility to work permanently in the United States and physical presence in the continental United States for the duration of the internship.
- 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, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Degree focus in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Data or Business Analytics, or a similar program.
Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders across an insurance asset manager, sharing relevant news and information, interpreting information, analyzing data and potential risks, and developing a thoughtful approach to presenting ideas.
- Support analysis and reporting of the company’s commitments and objectives, including PRI, CDP, and TCFD.
- Support continued integration of environmental and social analysis into the investment process.
- Learn and support the company’s responsible investing framework and public commitments.
- Support Global Investments management and collaborate with legal, compliance, financial risk, and operational risk colleagues to establish appropriate accountabilities, controls, and governance.
- Research sustainability industry trends and best practices and assess their applicability to the company.
- Maintain large datasets and identify key trends to help stakeholders make investment decisions.
- Work collegially and professionally with trading, quantitative, strategy, and research groups, as well as departments including Enterprise-Wide Risk Management, Accounting, Actuarial, Tax, IT, and HR.
- Participate in company-wide and department-wide meetings throughout the summer.
- Deliver written and verbal presentations to stakeholders.
- Complete assigned research and analyst projects in support of current business needs.
Benefits
- Housing stipend for non-local candidates.
- Exposure to experienced investment professionals and opportunities to produce real-world work.
- Training sessions on fixed income, trading, investment technology, compliance, credit and market risk, derivatives, macro strategy, and the buy-side of investments.
- Weekly financial, investment, and economic discussions with senior company stakeholders.
- Information sessions with senior management, networking with interns across Aflac, and virtual social activities.
- Networking opportunities with mentors, business sponsors, senior management, and full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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