About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship for Summer 2027 within the Sustainable Investment Integration team. You will work with the U.S. Chief Investment Office to support investment and business decisions using large data sets. The role offers exposure to insurance asset management, fixed income, quantitative analytics, and investment risk management. You will interact with senior management and present your projects to key stakeholders.
What you'll do#
- Support the analysis and reporting of company commitments including PRI, CDP, and TCFD.
- Help integrate environmental and social analysis into the investment process.
- Research industry trends and best practices in sustainability.
- Maintain large data sets and identify trends to aid in investment decisions.
- Collaborate with trading, quantitative, strategy, and research groups.
- Establish accountabilities and governance with legal, compliance, and risk management teams.
- Communicate regularly regarding news, data analytics, and risks.
- Develop methodologies for presenting ideas and deliver written and verbal presentations to stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, 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 interpersonal abilities.
- A basic understanding of financial statements.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- A strong interest in investments, asset management, and insurance.
- Eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Modality: Hybrid. You will be expected to report to the New York office for at least 60% of the work week.
- You must be physically located in the continental U.S. for the duration of the 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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