Operations Intern

Athene

West Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 16,000 - 23,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid housing option (if eligible)

Job summary

Athene offers an internship at its West Des Moines, IA location, focusing on process improvement and day-to-day operations across processing areas. Interns will collaborate with a team to develop solutions for customers and the industry, gaining hands-on experience with Six Sigma projects and strong documentation practices.

Qualified candidates are enrolled in college or university for Fall term 2027, with opportunities for networking, professional development, and community involvement.

Qualifications

Well-rounded and self-motivated.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

Run a small Process Improvement project using Six Sigma under guidance.
Support day-to-day activities across processing areas and contribute to special projects.
Review and revise current processes to gain efficiencies and improve quality.
Provide strong documentation of processes and data analysis performed.
Work independently and own portions of projects after training.
Suggest improvements to processes and systems based on experience and insights.

Skills

Well-rounded

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication

Leadership

Job description

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.

What you can expect as an Athene Intern:

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. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2027.

Accountabilities:

The Operations intern position will have two main areas of focus.
First will be to run a small Process Improvement project using Six Sigma methodology under the guidance of a team member.
Secondly, they will support day-to-day activities across processing areas and contribute to various special projects.
Assist in reviewing and revising current processes to gain efficiencies and improve quality
Provide strong documentation over processes and data analysis performed
Interns are expected to work independently and will be responsible for ownership of their portion of a project once they have been properly trained
Interns are encouraged to add value and provide recommendations for improvements to processes and systems by applying their experience and knowledge

Qualifications and Experience:

Well-rounded and self-motivated
Significant experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Proficient communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to accomplishing tasks

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene .

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans .

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.

Athene is a leading retirement services company specializing in innovative income and savings products, enhancing financial security for individuals and corporations across various markets.

Company size 1,001-5,000 employees

Company type Public company

Total funding $4.4B Post IPO Debt

Team growth

5% in 12 mo

2,009 employees on LinkedIn

Employee experience

3.4

349 reviews

62% would recommend

Culture & values

3.5