Business Systems Analyst Intern

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose:

Kickstart Your Career with an Internship at Athene

Working at Athene isn’t just an internship — it’s a launchpad for your career. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to turn ideas into impact by collaborating with talented teams, contributing to meaningful projects, and creating innovative solutions that shape the retirement services industry.

The internship is designed to introduce interns to the insurance industry while building a strong foundation in data analysis and technical problem-solving to support Athene’s systems and business decisions. Interns will work alongside the actuarial team on projects that inform pricing, valuation, risk management, and other initiatives central to the company’s objectives.

As an Athene intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll do real work that matters. From developing skills that set you apart in your career to making a difference in our communities, your internship is designed to be a game changer.
This is your chance to gain hands-on experience with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States.

Who We’re Looking For
Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2026 term.

What You Can Expect as an Athene Intern:
• Professional development opportunities to grow your skills
• Social and networking events with peers and leaders
• Volunteer opportunities and community involvement
• Collaboration with other interns across the business
• A paid housing option (for those eligible)

Internship Details:
• Program runs from mid-May to early August
• Based at our West Des Moines office (7700 Mills Civic Parkway)
• Interviews and hiring decisions will be completed by mid-November (some as early as late September)

Accountabilities:

• Assist the team in gathering information and testing new system changes
• Responsible for assisting full time staff with various initiatives within the actuarial and information technology departments
• Promote and build efficiencies and process improvements for application related activities
• Provide strong documentation over processes and data analysis performed

Qualifications and Experience:

• Pursuit of four-year degree in Management Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Business, Finance, or other related field required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively meet deadlines
• Experience with Excel, Visual Basic, SAS, SQL, Python, R, or Tableau is preferred

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