Internship - Strategic Partnerships - AM

Internship - Strategic Partnerships - Aegon AM

Full Time

Administration

United States

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to gain more investment and communications skills, combined with a focus on developing international business and commercial asset management knowledge? Then join our Strategic Partnerships team and get some in‑practice experience! We are looking to hire one (1) intern who will work in our Cedar Rapids, IA, office. We are unable to hire on a remote, work‑from‑home basis, with the internship not available for students who have completed their college undergraduate education or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship.

The internship will start in May 2026 and has a duration of up to twelve (12) weeks with potential to extend further. It is estimated the intern will work 35‑40 hours per week.

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $384 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 1,125 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.

Responsibilities:

• This internship will offer asset management investment experience in supporting our international sales and marketing efforts. You will be part of the client relationship, sales & marketing department. You will work closely with our sales staff to create fund comparison reports versus competitors using Morningstar data systems. During the internship you will learn what clients look for when determining the best funds to invest in.
  
  This position is a very hands‑on opportunity and allows you to better understand the overall asset management business and how we grow assets at the company.
• Assisting the sales team in providing follow‑up responses from questions clients have on the investment funds we manage.
• Creating reports for senior leaders of our company which demonstrate the results we are achieving in the international markets.
• Tracking and coordinating sales trades for our local distributors and internal reporting teams.

Why you should apply:

• Are currently enrolled full‑time at a college or university pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a similar field.
• Are available from May 2026 for an estimated 35‑40 hours per week.
• Have strong written & verbal communications skills.
• Are able to work as part of a team.
• Are detail‑oriented, reliable and dependable.
• Have a solid understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Mentor support will be provided by the Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships, and you will work closely with the Associate Director and Sales Associate for the Strategic Partnerships team. You will be located in our Cedar Rapids office where you will have the chance to meet other interns.

This internship is not available for students who have completed their college undergraduate education or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship.

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.