IT Finance Systems Analyst - Internship

About the role

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations. Purpose: Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operations and support of the financial systems applications including the timely execution of daily, monthly, and quarterly activities.
• Develop and maintain documentation including process flows, functional specs, configuration guides, and user manuals.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and dashboards by ensuring data accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Monitor system loads, identify issues, and recommend continuous improvements to enhance user experience and business value.
• Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and coordinate training for Finance end users under the guidance of Senior FSA.
• Support compliance and audit initiatives by ensuring system controls and data accuracy are maintained.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Masters degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of system implementation methodologies and data structures.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across teams.
• Experience/Interest in the financial services industry is preferred.
• Excel proficient.
• Drive, Discipline, Confidence, Focus, Commitment.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Social events
• Networking events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Community involvement
• Collaboration with other interns
• Paid housing option (if eligible)

Schedule

Internships run from mid-May to early August. Interviews and hiring decisions are expected to be completed prior to mid-November, with some as early as late September. These are in-office internships onsite at our West Des Moines location at 7700 Mills Civic Parkway.