Summer 2027 Commercial Mortgage and Real Estate Intern - ONSITE Carmel, IN
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle-income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets. With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people-first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. The Company does not intend to sponsor work visas for this position or future full-time employment opportunities.
About the role
CNO Financial Group is hiring a 40|86 Advisors Commercial Mortgage and Real Estate 2027 Intern to work alongside experienced Commercial Mortgage and Real Estate associates within 40|86, assisting with professional day-to-day work within the department.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth fundamental corporate research in one or more industries and identify attractive investment opportunities.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models for use in the investment decision process.
- Analyze both existing and potential new commercial real estate investments.
- Interact with other members of the investment team including Portfolio Managers and Traders to help facilitate an effective investment decision-making process.
Requirements
- Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related discipline.
- Status as a rising junior or rising senior, with approximate graduation dates of December 2027–June 2029.
- Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10–12 weeks during the summer.
- Ability to work onsite in our Carmel, IN Corporate Office.
- Candidates must reside within a 60-mile radius of the Carmel, IN corporate office.
Qualifications
- Prior internship experience.
- Balancing education and a part-time job during the school year.
- Participation with university clubs.
Schedule
The CNO 2027 internship program will run May 17 through August 06, 2027. The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.
Benefits
- Networking opportunities.
- Leader Talks.
- Career Counseling.
- Development Opportunities.
- Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series.
- An in-person event at one of our corporate offices during one week of the internship program.
- Final Presentations.
- Volunteering Event During The Summer.
- Paid time to engage in Business Resource Group events.
- Access to the CNO Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Onsite fitness centers.
- Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program.
- Marathon Health webinars.
- Free entry code for the Monumental Marathon.
Pay
This is a paid internship at competitive rates. The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, and location. This position is also eligible for CNO’s performance-based annual bonus program.