Summer Student - Intermediary Distribution
About The Position
This position is part of Voya Investment Management (Voya IM) and its Summer Student Program, which gives students firsthand experience in the investment management industry while working with professionals across the organization. The Summer Student will support the Intermediary Distribution Sales Desk by helping the sales organization work efficiently and identify higher-value sales prospects. The role offers exposure to investment solutions distributed through financial advisor intermediaries, including mutual funds, separately managed accounts, private equity, and other products. The position is based in Voya’s Atlanta office, with an expected onsite presence averaging up to four days per week, according to team and business priorities. The student will also have career development, mentorship, and learning opportunities, and will work toward obtaining the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) credential during the internship.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Currently enrolled in and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ability to learn new computer systems.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to special projects.
- Flexible attitude and proactive mindset, with ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in financial services, investment management, or sales.
- Desire to learn about mutual funds, separately managed accounts, private equity, and other investment solutions.
- Interest in using data to identify opportunities and support sales activities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot or other productivity and AI-enabled tools.
- Motivation to participate in or lead special projects.
Responsibilities
- Support initiatives that help the Sales Desk work more efficiently and focus on higher-value sales opportunities.
- Analyze and organize data to inform where the team invests its selling efforts.
- Assist with sales-related projects and evolving business priorities.
- Learn how investment solutions are distributed through financial advisor intermediaries.
- Collaborate with Sales Desk team members and other professionals across Voya IM.
- Participate in career development, mentorship, and learning opportunities throughout the internship.
- Take ownership of assigned work and contribute to special projects as needed.
- Work toward obtaining the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) credential during the internship.
- Use sales and prospect data to help the team focus its efforts and better support financial advisor intermediaries.
- Use Excel, Copilot, and other available tools responsibly to organize information, improve analysis, and reduce manual effort.
- Produce accurate, organized, and timely work while adapting to changing sales priorities and business needs.
Benefits
- Health insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- Life insurance plans
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6%
- Employer-paid Voya Retirement Plan cash balance contribution of 4%
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- 20 days of paid time off
- Nine paid company holidays
- Flexible Diversity Celebration Day
- 40 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year
- Incentive opportunities based on role, including annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
