Location: WTC Schiphol
Start date: Flexible, preferably October 2026
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Do you have a passion for communication and a strong interest in corporate strategy, culture, and change? Are you curious about how organizations engage employees and other stakeholders during moments that matter? Would you like to work closely with the Director Corporate & People Communication in a small, international communications team?
If so, this internship at Aegon Asset Management could be a great fit for you.
About the Team
The Corporate & People Communication team supports alignment across Aegon Asset Management by connecting employees and other stakeholders to our strategy and culture. Through a conversational and peoplecentric approach, we aim to turn strategy into a compelling narrative, culture into lived behaviors, and change into a supported journey. Creating clarity and engagement is what defines success for us.
Role Purpose
We are looking for a motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic intern with a strong interest in employee engagement, leadership communication, corporate communication, and change communication.
In this role, you will work closely with Marielle Harsveldt, Director of Corporate & People Communication, and support the team in the development and execution of communication initiatives within a fastpaced, commercial, international environment.
You will collaborate with colleagues across Aegon Asset Management and contribute to communication planning, content creation, and channel development. We value creativity and are keen to hear your ideas on how to spark conversation and engagement across the organization.
As the role involves managing multiple, often timesensitive activities, the ability to prioritize and work in a structured way is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of communication plans
Contribute to content creation, including writing and editing articles
Support the development and effective use of communication channels, for example by proposing ideas to increase engagement on Viva Engage
Assist with the organization and execution of town halls and other internal events
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a relevant universitylevel or HBO program (e.g. Communications, Media, Journalism, Marketing)
Available to start flexibly, preferably in March 2026, for a minimum of 3 months
Able to work full time, ideally at least 3 days per week from our Amsterdam (Schiphol) office
(A fourday working week can be discussed)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Well organized, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team
Creative thinker with an interest in emerging technologies and new communication tools
Native or nearnative English
Terms
Internship stipend of €650 per month
A personal laptop provided for the duration of the internship
Personal guidance and handson learning
A Dutch BSN number and Dutch bank account are required
NonEU/EEA students must have a valid residence permit stating “arbeid vrij toegestaan”
Applications that do not meet these criteria cannot be considered.
About Aegon Asset Management:
Aegon Asset Management (AAM)AAM is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.
We organize our firm around four business units: AAM Continental Europe, AAM UK, AAM US and AAM Real Assets. Each Business Unit has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit.
We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.
Aegon Asset Management is part of Aegon Ltd.
Enthusiastic? Apply!
Do you recognize yourself in this role and feel that Aegon Asset Management could be a good fit for you? We would be delighted to receive your application.
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Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a relevant university-level or HBO program (Communications, Media, Journalism, Marketing)
- Available to start flexibly, preferably in March 2026, for a minimum of 3 months
- Able to work full time, ideally at least 3 days per week from Amsterdam (Schiphol) office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Well organized, proactive, and able to work independently as well as in a team
- Creative thinker with an interest in emerging technologies and new communication tools
- Native or near-native English
- Dutch BSN number and Dutch bank account
- Non-EU/EEA students must have a valid residence permit stating "arbeid vrij toegestaan"
What We Do
We help people achieve a lifetime of financial security and to enjoy a meaningful life – both now and in retirement. Not only do we offer products and services to achieve this but we also focus on financial wellbeing. When we talk about financial wellbeing this is how you feel about the control you have over your financial future – and your relationship with money. It’s about focusing on the things that make their life enjoyable and meaningful – both now and in retirement. We want you to feel confident and empowered when managing your money and know that it’s possible to improve your situation in some way. Aegon's products and services range from life, critical illness and disability insurance, to pensions, annuities, long-term savings and investments. We also offer mortgages, and car, household and travel insurance in some markets. In the US, we’re known as Transamerica, one of the best-known names in the North American financial services industry. Globally over 22,000 Aegon employees help almost 30 million customers take responsibility for their financial future.
