Aegon AM NextGen Fixed Income Management Program

Aegon Asset Management•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aegon AM's NextGen Fixed Income Management Program is a two-year rotational program designed to develop aspiring asset management professionals. Through hands-on experience, diverse rotations across departments such as Portfolio Management, Marketing, Research, Compliance, Operations, and Risk, comprehensive training, and mentorship, participants will build a strong foundation in investment management. The program aims to cultivate well-rounded specialists equipped with the skills, insight, and network to excel in a fast-paced environment and contribute to Aegon AM's ambition of becoming a leading asset manager.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (or soon will), preferably in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Mathematics, Accounting or related field.
A demonstrated affinity with Investments, Finance, Operations and want to pursue a career in these areas.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data in reports and written analysis.
A can-do mindset, takes initiative and have the ability to build relationships and work with colleagues across different divisions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A strong team orientation and willingness to support colleagues.
Have an understanding of data and research tools (including Bloomberg).

Responsibilities

Participate in structured rotations across teams like Portfolio Management, Marketing, Research, Compliance, Operations and Risk as part of the two-year program.
Receive guidance and coaching from rotation managers, business mentors and dedicated buddies in each rotation.
Benefit from regular feedback, check-ins and HR support throughout the program.
Develop quantitative and analytical skills related to investments, including research skills through formal and informal training.
Participate in project-based work aimed at enhancing research processes and analytical frameworks.
Interact closely with senior analysts, portfolio managers and other members of the investment team to support research activities.
Gain exposure to Leveraged Loans, High Yield, Private Equity and/or Distressed Debt from a portfolio management perspective.
Build knowledge on financial modeling on companies and sectors.
Work with portfolio managers in analyzing and evaluating portfolio positioning, relative value trading and valuation.
Monitor market developments to help identify potential investment opportunities.
Support the firm’s marketing activities.
Collaborate with portfolio managers and sales teams to create marketing literature such as presentations, web content, thought pieces, positioning documents, brochures, fact sheets, commentaries and press releases.
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of sales campaigns for institutional and intermediary audiences.
Support digital marketing activities, including social media posts, website content, and mass emails.
Work with teams across the company to draft and update RFP/DDQ content and participate in media relations efforts.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs