2027 Global Investments (NY) Legal Intern
About The Position
The 10-week summer internship is with Aflac Global Investments’ Sustainable Investment Integration team, within the U.S. Chief Investment Office. The team uses large data sets to inform investment and business decisions. The intern will learn about investment markets, economic events, insurance asset management, and the industry, while sourcing and analyzing data, synthesizing ideas, and developing desk models related to daily team activities. The role provides exposure to the broader investment platform, particularly fixed income, quantitative analysis, investment risk management, and investment execution across U.S. and Japan operations. The intern will undertake research and analytical projects supporting business needs, portfolio optimization, data organization for portfolio management, and investment decision-making. They will interact with senior management and present analytical projects to stakeholders including analysts and investment professionals. The position is hybrid, with at least three days per week in an Aflac office in New York City and the remaining work from home within the continental U.S. The working time zone is Eastern Standard Time. A housing stipend is provided for non-local candidates.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a law degree in law school; JD candidate.
- Eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. and physical presence in the continental U.S. for the duration of the internship.
- 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 is preferred.
- Strong interest in investments, finance, asset management, economics, insurance, and Aflac.
Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly across the insurance asset management organization about relevant news and information, interpreting information and data analytics, identifying potential risks, and presenting ideas thoughtfully.
- 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.
- 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 determine their applicability to the company.
- Maintain large data sets and identify key trends to help stakeholders make investment decisions.
- Interact professionally with trading, quantitative, strategy, and research groups, and with 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 analytical projects supporting current business needs, portfolio optimization, and portfolio management.
Benefits
- Housing stipend for non-local candidates.
- 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 stakeholders.
- Information sessions with senior management, networking with interns and employees, and virtual social activities.
- Networking opportunities with mentors, business sponsors, senior management, and full-time employees.
- Opportunity to gain industry knowledge through interaction with experienced professionals and producing real-world work product.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
