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 & Impact:
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. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2027.Key Deliverables:
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.
These are in-office internships onsite at our West Des Moines located at 7700 Mills Civic Parkway.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provides accurate estimates for assigned unit of development.
Demonstrates ability to resolve routine programming issues.
Documents own code and produces technical design documentation with guidance from senior members.
Develops small to medium-size applications.
Performs application testing to assure delivery meets the user’s requirements.
Assists project managers in conducting fact-findings, which will result in the formulation and definition of the system scope and objectives for developing or modifying information software applications.
Follows and adheres of internal policies and procedures (standards, controls and metrics).
Basic understanding of coding best practices
What You Need to Bring:
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Ability to interpret detailed project specifications and business requirements to develop program logic and code.
Demonstrates basic understanding of Project Management and SDLC processes.
Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance.
Process and detail oriented with the ability to grasp complex business workflows and processes.
Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
C#, .Net MVC, Angular, AWS/Azure cloud experience a plus
BONUS EXPERIENCE (Not Required)
Familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts, generative AI, machine learning, or large language models.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools—such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools—or working with AI services and APIs, such as Azure AI, AWS AI/ML services, or OpenAI APIs.
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
- Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field at an accredited college or university for Fall 2027
- Ability to interpret detailed project specifications and business requirements to develop program logic and code
- Basic understanding of project management and software development lifecycle processes
- Ability to prioritize tasks within a project and work with minimal supervision or guidance
- Process and detail orientation with the ability to understand complex business workflows and processes
- Experience in the financial services industry
- Experience with C#, .NET MVC, Angular, AWS, or Azure
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language models, AI-assisted development tools, or AI services and APIs
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Athene Insights
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.
