Internship - Portfolio Analyst - Aegon AM

Job Description Summary

PLEASE NOTE: We are looking to hire one (1) intern, with the intern working out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office and under a hybrid work model. We are unable to hire on a remote, work-from-home basis. The internship will start in May or June 2025 and end in May 2026.

The hourly commitment during the school year would be approximately fifteen (15) hours per week, and approximately thirty to forty (30 - 40) hours per week during the summer and winter breaks.

Those who have completed their undergraduate degree, or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship, are ineligible.

Company Overview

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 365 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $343 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,130 employees work from 14 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview

The Aegon Asset Management Portfolio Management Department consists of Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Analysts, and Portfolio Management Interns with the primary responsibility of supporting the Transamerica General Account portfolio. The candidate will assist the Portfolio Analytics Group in providing analytical, organizational and reporting support to the team of portfolio managers and strategists that manage Transamerica’s fixed income portfolios.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Assist in supporting Portfolio Analysts, Tactical Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Strategists
• Create and update portfolio management reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Create a monthly client reporting package for all divisions within the company
• Enhance understanding of the investment industry and economy through various readings, meetings, and projects
• Developing skills and knowledge of different investment software (e.g. Aladdin and Bloomberg)
• Assist in miscellaneous special projects
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled full-time at a college or university pursuing a Business or related degree
• This internship is not available for students who have completed their undergraduate degree or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship
• Strong written & verbal communications skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, dependable
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of economics, economic data, and economic forecasting
• Understanding of finance and fixed income investments
• Ability to develop creative solutions using spreadsheets, databases, analytical software and graphics
• Basic understanding of investments
  
  

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered. Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.

Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies. Please contact: applicantsupport@aegonusa.com if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.

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