Internships - Full Time - Real Assets - Aegon AM (Jan. - Aug. 2027)

About the Role

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, including 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. This internship offers positions in either the Real Assets Debt or Real Assets Equity groups, based in Cedar Rapids, IA or Chicago, IL, under a hybrid work model.

We are hiring up to five (5) interns for a full-time, 40-hour work week internship beginning in January 2027 and ending in early to mid-August 2027. This opportunity is available only to students currently enrolled full-time in a college or university pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field. Candidates who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship are ineligible.

Responsibilities

Real Assets Debt

• Assist Loan Officers in the CML production department with deploying approximately $2 billion of capital into commercial real estate loans nationwide.
• Perform valuation of commercial properties using discounted cash flow analysis and market analysis.
• Prepare loan applications and materials for loan committee presentations, including identification of property and market risks, loan terms, location analysis, demographic information, photos, and aerials.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls to communicate loan terms, negotiate applications, and discuss market and borrower topics.
• Assist Debt Asset Managers in the Real Assets Asset Management department with special borrower requests and troubled loans, including development of servicing action memos, lease reviews, and loan workout strategies.
• Conduct discounted cash flow analysis and manage loan assets throughout their life cycle.
• Maintain current information in the loan management system and assist with annual property inspection reports.
• Support tax analysts by pulling tax bills for portfolio loans and assist valuation analysts in tracking borrower and property data.

Real Assets Equity

• Support Asset Managers, Portfolio Managers, and Real Estate Analysts in managing a $4.5 billion low-income housing portfolio with projects across the country.
• Analyze and review quarterly and annual financial statements, partnership and loan documents.
• Consolidate data on new investments and prepare site inspection forms.
• Participate in discussions with developer partners on construction, leasing, and operational performance.
• Assist the portfolio management team with investor due diligence and general portfolio management.
• Support the reporting team by ensuring data accuracy in management systems and producing investor reporting.
• Participate in meetings to review investment opportunities, discuss risk management approaches, and develop investment strategies.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time at a college or university pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and dependable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Pay

The hourly wage for this internship is $20 per hour.

Benefits

• Pension Plan.
• 401k Match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Discounts.
• Career Training & Development Opportunities.
• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring NYSE holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid leave per calendar year for eligible employees.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• College Coach Program.
• Back-Up Care Program.
• PTO for Volunteer Hours.
• Employee Matching Gifts Program.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Referral Bonus Programs.