Intern, Reinsurance Finance

Fidelity & Guaranty Life • Des Moines, IA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Reinsurance Administration Intern supports the Annuity and Life Reinsurance teams with day-to-day administration, accounting, and reporting activities. Working alongside experienced analysts, the intern gains hands-on exposure to how reinsurance treaties are set up, processed, reconciled, and reported, and to departmental process modernization efforts. This is a learning-focused role intended to build foundational skills in reinsurance, financial reporting, and data quality. The position reports to the Lead Reinsurance Accounting Administration Analyst.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with a high level of integrity.
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and ask questions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to new activities.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or exposure to accounting or financial reporting.
• Prior internship or work experience in insurance, financial services, or public accounting.
• Interest in pursuing a CPA license or other professional designation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annuity and life reinsurance processing under the guidance of senior team members.
• Learn the types of reinsurance treaties and arrangements in place and the processes that support them.
• Assist with ad hoc reports and data requests.
• Support modernization projects, including testing new procedures and system enhancements through user acceptance testing.
• Observe and assist with work across teams such as Accounting and IT.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern