Internship - Investment Oversight & Strategy

Security Benefit•Des Moines, IA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Investment Strategy & Oversight Intern, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative, agile team. You’ll design, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency and exceed expectations. The Intern position reports to the Co Head of Investments on the Investment Strategy & Oversight team and will be based out of Des Moines, Iowa office. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Requirements

Students eligible for the internship will be full-time students, with the ability to work full-time over the summer.
College student pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
Willingness to develop industry-related knowledge.
Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, decision making, and organizational skills.
Ability to think objectively and analytically.
Ability to work with various levels of management.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines for reporting.
Accuracy and the ability to be very detail oriented are crucial.
Demonstrates initiative and able to work independently.
Ability to interact professionally with all contacts.

Responsibilities

Assist with financial analysis and overall due diligence on existing positions and new potential investments to understand collateral performance, deal structure, market dynamics, and assessment of investment risk.
Assist investment team in originating investments suitable to Security Benefit’s risk and return objectives.
Assist in management of Security Benefit’s investment portfolio which includes trading, pricing, audit/finance/investment operation requests, legal documentation, and regulatory matters.
Assist in ad hoc and periodic reporting on portfolios of assets and specific investments.
Collaborate with multiple teams, including but not limited to Operations Team, Investment Accounting Team, Legal Team, to ensure efficient and timely completion of required responsibilities.