Internship - Real Assets - Aegon AM (Jan. - Aug. 2027)

Aegon Asset Management•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aegon Asset Management is hiring a real estate Research Intern to support its Real Assets Client Strategy team. The intern will collect, organize, and synthesize data about the macroeconomy, commercial real estate, capital markets, and other real assets sectors. Based in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa office under a hybrid work model, the intern will work alongside the team in person and gain hands-on experience with real estate research and data tools. The internship runs from January through August 2027, with the possibility of extension through the end of the year. The schedule is 20 hours per week during the school semester and full-time during the summer. The role is intended for a currently enrolled undergraduate student who will remain enrolled through the end of the internship; it is not available to students who have completed their undergraduate education or will graduate before the internship concludes. The intern will support research analysts and may take on other tasks based on their capabilities and the team’s needs. The role offers mentorship, exposure to the investment research process, and opportunities to participate in meetings and presentations.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled full-time at a college or university and pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Must not have completed undergraduate education or be scheduled to graduate before the internship concludes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Demonstrated critical-thinking, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work.
Ability to manage time effectively, consistently meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.

Responsibilities

Support market and portfolio research by analyzing data on commercial real estate performance, portfolio positioning, and sector trends.
Aggregate and summarize economic, real estate, and portfolio-level data, synthesizing it into charts, tables, and other visuals.
Support the preparation of presentations, memos, and client reports.
Help maintain and update real estate data files, dashboards, and financial models.
Attend internal meetings, such as strategy sessions and investment reviews, and shadow full-time analysts.
Assist with portfolio analysis projects, including reviewing property-, loan-, or fund-level data for internal reporting, investment discussions, and strategy development.
Take on other tasks as assigned based on capabilities and evolving team needs.