Strategy & Corporate Development Intern – Hybrid, M&A

Atlanta Life Insurance Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Early Friday closure

Job summary

Atlanta Life Insurance Company is seeking an Intern in Strategy & Corporate Development in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on evaluating strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and long-term growth opportunities.

You will collaborate with finance, actuarial, underwriting, and business development teams to build models, perform market research, and prepare materials for executive decision-making. This internship offers hands-on exposure to corporate strategy within a leading insurer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and current enrollment in an advanced degree program in actuarial science, business, economics, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant professional or internship experience in one or more of: actuarial work, corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and analysis, investment banking.

Responsibilities

• Support special projects across corporate strategy, corporate development, business development, and operations.
• Research potential acquisition targets, strategic partnerships, and new business opportunities using publicly available industry and company information.
• Assist with the development and evaluation of the mergers and acquisitions pipeline.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate investment returns, pricing, capital impact, and strategic value.
• Conduct financial, actuarial, valuation, and industry analyses related to prospective transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and document due diligence requests, responses, findings, and transaction approval materials.
• Partner with actuarial, finance, underwriting, and other teams to validate assumptions used in financial models and business cases.
• Monitor insurance, reinsurance, and capital-market activity to identify emerging trends and competitor strategies.
• Prepare clear, concise presentations and reports for senior leaders and other stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
• Provide recurring and ad hoc analytical support for mergers and acquisitions, structured financing transactions, and broader enterprise initiatives.
• Support business development activities and cross-functional projects that strengthen operational effectiveness and company growth.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Market research

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree enrollment

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

S&P Capital IQ

Job description

Atlanta Life Insurance Company is seeking an Intern in Strategy & Corporate Development in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on evaluating strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and long-term growth opportunities.

You will collaborate with finance, actuarial, underwriting, and business development teams to build models, perform market research, and prepare materials for executive decision-making. This internship offers hands-on exposure to corporate strategy within a leading insurer.