Investment Solutions Analyst Internship

Security Benefit is searching for an experienced student for an internship in our Investment Solutions Department to work in our Des Moines, Iowa, office. SB associates are working in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.

Who Are We?

Through a combination of product innovation, exceptional investment management, and a unique distribution strategy, Security Benefit has become a leader in the U.S. retirement industry. For more than five decades, we’ve focused our expertise solely on this market, providing a broad suite of annuities and mutual fund programs to help customers from coast to coast align their assets with their aspirations.

What Does the Job Look Like:

This is a unique opportunity to intern within a small and growing investment team with $50 billion in assets under management. Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market whose investment portfolio has consistently delivered industry leading returns through a rigorous and differentiated investment strategy. The team’s responsibilities will be focused on private financing activities and creating financing solutions for different types of investments.

The Intern will work under the direct supervision of Senior Analyst and responsibilities may include:

• Assist in portfolio management activities including interest calculation, financing, trade support, pricing, audit/finance/investment operation requests, legal documentation, and regulatory matters.
• Responsible for ad hoc and periodic reporting on portfolios of assets and specific investments. Prepares and assists with reviewing and analyzing data and reports for completeness, validity and reasonableness, and reports/processes automation.
• Coordinates with multiple parties, including but not limited to Operations Team, Legal Team, and External Managers to ensure efficient and timely completion of fundings and other activities.
• Provide support with larger initiatives centered around capital efficiency and improving internal processes.
  
  

Eligibility

Students eligible for the internship will be current, full-time students available to work at least 19 hours a week, beginning as soon as possible.

Who are you?

• Progress toward degrees in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields
• Demonstrated interest in investment management and a basic understanding of financial markets.
• The ideal candidate will be well organized, independent, entrepreneurial, assertive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
• The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious, possessing a strong desire to understand complex transactions and situations in a dynamic environment.
• Hard-working with a team-oriented approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization and develop/maintain external relationships.
• Robust skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications
  
  

What Can Security Benefit Offer You?

Security Benefit offers a competitive compensation package tailored for interns. As part of our internship program, you'll have access to valuable benefits such as:

• Hands-on Experience
• Skill Development
• Networking Opportunities
• Resume Enhancement
• Exploration of Career Paths
• Personal and Professional Growth
• Industry Insights
• Holiday Pay
  
  

Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company. Apply online at www.securitybenefit.com /careers and submit your resume. EOE

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