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Athene offers a full‑time Operations Internship in West Des Moines, focusing on process improvement using Six Sigma, supporting daily processing activities, and contributing to special projects while providing professional development, networking, and a paid housing option for eligible interns.
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West Des Moines, Iowa
Full time
R255102
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:
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The Operations intern position will have two main areas of focus.
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First will be to run a small Process Improvement project using Six Sigma methodology under the guidance of a team member.
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Secondly, they will support day-to-day activities across processing areas and contribute to various special projects.
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Assist in reviewing and revising current processes to gain efficiencies and improve quality
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Provide strong documentation over processes and data analysis performed
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Interns are expected to work independently and will be responsible for ownership of their portion of a project once they have been properly trained
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Interns are encouraged to add value and provide recommendations for improvements to processes and systems by applying their experience and knowledge
Qualifications and Experience:
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Well-rounded and self-motivated
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Significant experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
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Proficient communication and organizational skills
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Demonstrated leadership abilities and a proactive approach to accomplishing tasks
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/careers) .
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/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.
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.
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