Finance Summer 2026 Internships

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:

Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2025.

What you can expect as an Athene Intern:

1. Professional development
2. Mentorship
3. Social events
4. Networking events
5. Volunteer opportunities
6. Community involvement
7. Collaboration with other interns
8. Paid housing option (if eligible)

Internships will run from mid-May to early August. These are in-office internships at our West Des Moines located at 7700 Mills Civic Parkway. Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September.

Accountabilities:

• Students are expected to work independently and will be responsible for ownership of their portion of a project or task once they have been properly trained
• Students are encouraged to add value and provide recommendations for improvements to processes and systems by applying their experience and knowledge
• Students will maintain a log evaluating each project assigned and prepare an evaluation of the experience in order to improve the quality of future projects

Qualifications and Experience:

• Entering Junior (3rd) year in the Fall of 2026
• Proficient communication and organizational skills
• Exhibits strong time management skills and a commitment to professional integrity
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to accomplishing tasks
• Well-rounded and self-starter
• Readiness to learn and adapt to new environments
• Interested in pursuing a career in Finance or Accounting
• Significant experience using Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Previous internship experience
• Accounting/Audit/Finance Specialization

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