Internship - Real Assets, Aegon Asset Management (Jan. - Aug. 2027)

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor with 350 investment professionals managing and advising 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. Our 1,125 employees work from 14 locations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, sharing a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management.

About the role

This internship is for a Research Intern supporting the Real Assets Client Strategy team. The role requires a 20-hour work week during the school semester and full-time during the summer, beginning in January 2027 and ending in August 2027, with flexibility to extend through the end of the year. The position is based in the Cedar Rapids, IA office under a hybrid work model; remote work is not available. This internship is not available for students who have completed their undergraduate education or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support market and portfolio research efforts by analyzing data to uncover insights on commercial real estate performance, portfolio positioning, and sector trends.
• Aggregate and summarize economic, real estate, and portfolio-level data, synthesizing information into charts, tables, and other visuals.
• Support the preparation of presentations, memos, and client reports.
• Help maintain and update real estate data files, dashboards, and financial models.
• Attend internal meetings (e.g., strategy sessions, investment reviews) and shadow full-time analysts to gain exposure to the investment research process.
• Assist with portfolio analysis projects, including reviewing property, loan, or fund-level data to support internal reporting, investment discussions, and strategy development.
• Support the current team of research analysts and may be assigned other tasks based on capabilities and evolving needs of the team.

The internship offers opportunities for mentorship, hands-on experience with data tools commonly used in real estate research, and participation in meetings and presentations.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled full-time at a college or university pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines consistently, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data visualization).

Benefits

• Competitive rewards program including incentive compensation.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Aegon AM values diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation and fosters an inclusive culture.