IT Intern – SAP Development

At American Equity we offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.

The American Equity Summer Internship Program offers an immersive real-world experience, closely replicating the career journey of an American Equity professional. Each intern will contribute to meaningful, hands-on projects that drive measurable business outcomes, gaining valuable experience along the way.

Interns will also have the opportunity to present their project work to company leaders, network with executives, and participate in educational programs designed to support their personal and professional growth. Additionally, interns will engage in community service projects and social events, building connections with fellow interns and the broader American Equity team.

The internship will be a 10 week program located at our downtown Des Moines office.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The SAP Development Intern will participate in coding, debugging, and troubleshooting of SAP programs. The intern will provide valuable support to professional staff within organizational functions that align with their field of study and contribute to ongoing projects gaining hands-on experience in a structured, professional environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Assists in developing, testing, and maintaining SAP applications and modules.
•    Collaborates with senior developers and functional teams to design solutions that meet business requirements.
•    Supports the integration of SAP with other systems.
•    Documents technical processes and solutions.
•    Performs data analysis and reporting using SAP tools.
•    Learns and stays up to date with the latest SAP technologies and best practices.
•    Completes project and support tasks with guidance from mentor and department leader. 
•    Collaborates with fellow interns across departments on a strategic, cross-functional initiative that drives meaningful business impact.
•    Performs other related work as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports:  
General Description of Indirect Reports :  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•    Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
•    Other preferred skills and experience: Experience with database management (SQL) & ABAP is a plus; Exposure to SAP modules (such as FI/CO, MM, SD) through coursework or projects.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
•    N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•    Effective verbal and written communication skills.
•    Familiarity with SAP modules like FI (Financial Accounting), SD (Sales & Distribution), MM (Materials Management), etc.
•    Strong Mathematical skills and attention to detail.
•    Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
•    Ability to analyze system issues, propose solutions, and implement improvements.
•    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
•    Ability to successfully prioritize requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
•    Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

DISCLAIMER
This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed. Employees may receive other job related instructions and be required to perform other job related work requested by their manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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