About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship within the Sustainable Investment Integration team at Aflac Global Investments. You will work within the U.S. Chief Investment Office to support investment and business decisions using large data sets. This role provides exposure to the investment platform, including fixed income, quantitative analytics, investment risk management, and international operations.
What you'll do#
- Analyze and report on company commitments and objectives, including PRI, CDP, and TCFD.
- Help integrate environmental and social analysis into the investment process.
- Research industry trends and sustainability best practices.
- Maintain large data sets and identify key trends to guide investment decisions.
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk management teams to establish governance and controls.
- Communicate relevant news, data analytics, and potential risks to stakeholders.
- Interact with trading, quantitative, strategy, and research groups.
- Deliver written and verbal presentations to senior management and investment professionals.
- Participate in company and department-wide meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Law, Data/Business Analytics, or a STEM field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is preferred.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and relationship management abilities.
- Basic understanding of financial statements.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- A strong interest in investments, finance, asset management, economics, and insurance.
- Eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. and physical location within the continental U.S. for the duration of the program.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid. You will be expected to report to the New York office for at least 60% of the work week.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Aflac
Aflac provides insurance products to individuals and businesses. The company offers coverage for events such as accidents, disability, and cancer. It operates as a public company based in Columbus, Georgia. Founded in 1955, the firm now employs more than 10,000 people. It serves clients across the United States.
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