2026 Summer Global Investment's Intern- Project Management
New York City, NY, US, 10005
Opportunity: Intern - Global Investments
Salary Range: $18.75 -$30.00 per hour
Company: Aflac Asset Mgt. LLC
Division: Global Investment
Recruiter: Alisha Hargrove
Job Posting End Date: 2/9/2026
Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in New York, NY for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
About Our Company
Aflac Asset Management, LLC, (d.b.a. Aflac Global Investments) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated (Aflac). Aflac Global Investments (GI) is located in New York’s financial district and is the organization responsible for the overall investment activities of Aflac, Inc. and subsidiaries in Japan, Bermuda, and the U.S. With 150 employees globally, GI seeks investments to maximize long-term returns with a focus on preservation of capital, subject to our asset-liability profile and liquidity and capital requirements. GI has primary investment and asset management responsibility for Aflac’s general account consisting of public, private, and growth assets (including strategic partnerships) which generates approximately $3.5 billion a year in net investment income. As of year-end 2024, Aflac’s total general account portfolio was approximately $100 billion.
The investment teams support GI’s overall goals and objectives by providing market insight and in-depth knowledge of assigned asset classes. GI oversees the strategic deployment of capital for life and supplemental health insurance company balance sheets utilizing both internal teams and external third party asset managers.
Program Overview
The Summer Internship is an intensive 10-week internship program with Global Investments. Reporting up to the US COO, the Global Investments- Project Management Intern will support back and middle-office functions within Aflac’s Global Investments organization. This role is designed for students interested in gaining exposure to investment operations, project management, and cross-functional collaboration in a corporate financial services environment. The intern will work closely with business partners across the front, middle, and back office to support operational initiatives and integration efforts, gaining in depth knowledge about the project lifecycle applied to the financial sector. Intern will also be expected to participate in contract negotiations with third parties.
Job functional responsibilities include:
- Communicate regularly with Global Investments and Inc. Level teams to effectively move projects forward.
- Support business management activities by participating in contract negotiations, effectively managing vendor relationships, and performing as needed budget / contract analysis.
- Attend and contribute to meetings to gain insight into investment operations and enterprise processes.
- Assist with contract organization, documentation, and preparation related to investment activities.
- Build and maintain project data sets to enhance processes and controls
- Support reporting and analysis of investment data to ensure accuracy and timely communication to stakeholders.
Additional qualifications include:
- Interest in finance, business, management information systems (MIS), or other process-driven majors.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication skills with third parties.
- All candidates must have eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. and must be physically located in the continental U.S. for the duration of internship.
- Working time zone is Eastern Standard Time in New York City.
- Worker Designation: “hybrid work schedule – minimum of 3 days per week” and excited to have in-person learning for the summer of 2026.
The range on these positions is: $31.25/hr. and is a non-exempt position. The position requires the individual to work 40 hours per week for ~10 weeks based on the company’s hybrid work schedule noted above. A housing stipend will be provided for non-local candidates.
This compensation range is specific to the job level and considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City