2027 Global Investments (NY) Project Mgmt. Intern
About The Position
Aflac Global Investments is hiring a 2027 summer intern for its Sustainable Investment Integration team within the U.S. Chief Investment Office. This intensive 10-week hybrid internship gives a student experience in insurance asset management, investments, market and economic events, and the use of large data sets to inform investment and business decisions. The intern may conduct investment market analysis and develop desk models that capture aspects of daily team activities while learning how macroeconomic and market events shape decisions. The role also 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 be assigned projects supporting current business needs, including research, portfolio optimization, structuring large data sets for portfolio management, and analysis of how data informs investment decisions. Projects may include research and analyst responsibilities within one or more sectors throughout the 10-week program. The intern will interact with senior management and present analytical projects to stakeholders, including analysts and investment professionals. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with at least three days per week in the New York, New York office and the remaining work from home within the continental United States. The intern must be physically located in the continental U.S. for the internship and work in the Eastern Time zone. A housing stipend is provided for non-local candidates.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Must be eligible to work permanently in the United States and physically located in the continental United States for the duration of the internship.
- Strong interest in investments, finance, asset management, economics, insurance, and the company.
- 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.
- Available to work in the Eastern Time zone.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.
- Degree focus in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Data or Business Analytics, Sustainability Management, or a similar program.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, or a STEM field.
Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders across the insurance asset manager, sharing relevant news and information, interpreting information, performing data analysis, assessing potential risks, and developing a thoughtful methodology for presenting ideas.
- Support analysis and reporting on 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 accountabilities, controls, and governance.
- Research industry trends and best practices in sustainability and assess their applicability to the company.
- Maintain large data sets and identify key trends to help stakeholders make investment decisions.
- Work collegially 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 projects supporting business needs, including research, portfolio optimization, and structuring large data sets for portfolio management.
- Present analytical project work to stakeholders, including analysts, investment professionals, and senior management.
Benefits
- Housing stipend for non-local candidates.
- Professional development and on-the-job training in investments and analytics.
- Training sessions on fixed income, trading, investment technology, compliance, credit and market risk, derivatives, macro strategy, and buy-side investing.
- Weekly financial, investment, and economic discussions with senior stakeholders.
- Information sessions with senior management, networking opportunities with interns and employees, and virtual social activities.
- Networking events with mentors, business sponsors, senior management, and full-time employees.
- Collaborative work environment and opportunity to gain industry knowledge through interaction with experienced professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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