Product Marketing Intern

Posted 29 Days Ago
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West Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Fintech • Insurance
The Role
Supports product marketing for annuity products through product launches, go-to-market initiatives, marketing materials, sales resources, digital content, competitive research, and audience insights. The intern translates product information into clear messaging, assists with project coordination and content reviews, collaborates cross-functionally, and explores technology, automation, and AI to improve marketing processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.
As a Product Marketing intern at Athene, you will gain hands-on experience supporting how annuity products are positioned, marketed and brought to market You will help translate product information, market insights and business priorities into clear, engaging resources for financial professionals and consumers. This role offers exposure to product launches, enhancements and other product centric initiatives, competitive research, content development, digital marketing and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is curious, organized and interested in learning how product marketing supports business and distribution goals within the retirement services industry.

Accountabilities:

  • Develop foundational knowledge of Athene’s annuity portfolio, the competitive landscape and the role annuities play in retirement planning.
  • Support product launches and other go-to-market initiatives by assisting with marketing materials, presentations, sales resources and digital content.
  • Help translate product information into clear, audience-appropriate messaging.
  • Analyze and implement audience, performance, and competitor data and insights to support product positioning and marketing recommendations.
  • Collaborate with partners across Marketing and other business units to help move projects from planning through execution.
  • Assist with project coordination, content reviews and other team priorities while exploring how technology, automation and AI can improve marketing processes.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Finance or a related field.
  • Interest in product marketing, financial services, insurance or retirement planning.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to organize information and explain ideas clearly.
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborative, curious and willing to ask questions, learn new concepts and contribute ideas.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and AI tools, data analysis and content development.

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.

Skills Required

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Finance, or a related field
  • Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2027 term
  • Interest in product marketing, financial services, insurance, or retirement planning
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to organize information and explain ideas clearly
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
  • Collaborative, curious, and willing to learn and contribute ideas
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and AI tools
  • Familiarity with data analysis and content development

Athene Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Athene and has not been reviewed or approved by Athene.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is highlighted through a strong employer match and structured retirement programs. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful long-term value to total compensation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies span flexible or paid time off, a robust holiday schedule, volunteer time, and paid parental, family care, and military leave. Feedback suggests this breadth is a standout element across many roles.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include comprehensive health coverage, mental-health support, onsite fitness centers, and one‑on‑one coaching. HQ amenities and wellness perks are positioned as differentiators for on-site employees.

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The Company
HQ: West Des Moines, IA
1,254 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Athene, through its subsidiaries, is a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. The products offered by Athene include: • Retail fixed, fixed indexed and registered index-linked annuity products; • Reinsurance arrangements with third-party annuity providers; and • Institutional products, such as funding agreements and group annuity contracts related to pension risk transfers. Athene's subsidiaries include Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity and Life Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of New York, a New York-domiciled insurance company, Athene Securities, LLC, an Iowa-domiciled registered broker-dealer (member FINRA), and Athene Life Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer. -- The financial industry is ripe for change and Athene is leading the way. We’re determined to make retirement easier for you and other Americans by harnessing our passion, smarts and relentless spirit. Learn how to become an Athene financial professional at www.athene.com/contact. If you love a challenge and are driven to succeed, then Athene is your kind of company.

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