IT Finance Systems Analyst - Internship

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing option (if eligible)

Job summary

Athene is offering an in-person internship at our West Des Moines location, designed to turn your college ideas into real solutions. You will work with a team to perform daily operations of financial systems applications, develop documentation, and assist in preparing financial reports and dashboards.

This program runs from mid-May to early August, requires enrollment for Fall term 2027, and provides opportunities to learn AI-enabled tools, collaborate across teams, and explore a career with one

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Drive

Discipline

Confidence

Focus

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About Athene

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. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2027. You’ll also gain experience working in an environment where AI and emerging technologies are changing how work gets done. You will have opportunities to use AI-enabled tools to analyze information, streamline routine work, generate ideas, improve processes or solve business challenges, while learning when and how to use AI thoughtfully and responsibly. Our goal is to help you build AI fluency, critical thinking, and adaptability that will be increasingly important throughout your career.

Accountabilities

• Professional development
• Social events
• Networking events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Community involvement
• Collaboration with other interns
• Paid housing option (if eligible)
• Internships will run from mid-May to early August.
• Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September.
• These are in-office internships onsite at our West Des Moines located at 7700 Mills Civic Parkway.

What You Will Do

• 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 and Experience

• 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.
• Experience with AI tools is preferred.
• Drive.
• Discipline.
• Confidence.
• Focus.
• Commitment.

Additional Information

Learn more about working at Athene.

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Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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.