American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company is a leading provider of annuity solutions designed to help clients protect and grow retirement income. Part of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, we partner with more than 40,000 financial professionals and help fund over half a million retirements nationwide. Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies and named a Top Workplace in Iowa, American Equity fosters a collaborative and purpose-driven culture where employees are empowered to ignite their passion and help shape the future of financial services.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with satellite offices in New York, NY, American Equity provides opportunities for employees to support work across the enterprise, including our sister company, American National, headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- Contribute to meaningful projects that deliver real business impact.
- Receive dedicated mentorship from leaders and colleagues across the organization.
- Participate in an Intern Hack-a-thon focused on solving real business challenges and presenting innovative solutions to company leaders.
- Develop professional skills through learning sessions, leadership presentations, and networking opportunities.
- Engage in community service projects, Des Moines Intern Connections events, and social activities with fellow interns.
- Receive competitive compensation, including a housing stipend and recognition opportunities.
- Collaborate on and support the execution of value-creation initiatives across Brookfield Wealth Solutions, American National, and American Equity.
- Prepare presentations, financial analyses, and other materials to support senior leadership decision-making and communications with external stakeholders.
- Assist with the development of financial and insurance capital models, including public company valuation, credit analysis, and insurance capital impact assessments.
- Conduct research and provide strategic insights related to business strategies, products, end markets, and potential transaction opportunities.
- Analyze financial and operational information, identify key trends, and summarize findings clearly.
- Complete project and support tasks with guidance from a mentor and department leader.
- Collaborate with fellow interns across departments on a strategic, cross-functional initiative that drives meaningful business impact.
- Participate in potential travel opportunities with affiliated entities.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or another related field of study.
- Prior exposure to investment banking, private equity, credit, asset management, corporate finance, or a related area is preferred.
- None required.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with close attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to define problems, gather and analyze data, establish facts, and draw well-supported conclusions.
- Ability to work with financial and mathematical concepts and apply them to practical business situations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with employees, business partners, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external partners.
- Ability to prepare and present information clearly and respond effectively to questions.
- Demonstrates accountability by setting personal goals, organizing work effectively, and aligning individual responsibilities with broader business priorities.
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At American Equity, our core values—Empowered, Passion, Integrity, and Caring—are more than words. They guide how we support one another and how we serve our clients every day. To learn more about American Equity, our culture, and our values, visit the Careers site.
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Skills Required
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to define problems, gather and analyze data, establish facts, and draw supported conclusions
- Ability to apply financial and mathematical concepts to practical business situations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders
- Ability to build productive internal and external relationships
- Ability to prepare and present information clearly and respond effectively to questions
- Prior exposure to investment banking, private equity, credit, asset management, corporate finance, or a related area
What We Do
American Equity* Fixed Index Annuities * Retirement Planning * Customer Service An American-owned and operated company headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company® is a leader in the fixed indexed annuities marketplace. American Equity’s growth and success is attributed to our dedication to excellent customer service and emphasis on building customer relationships. “The One Who Works for You!®” serves as the foundation for the way American Equity does business and values its more than 500 employees. Guided by our Principles of Excellence, we do more than sell retirement annuity products -- we are dedicated to fostering opportunity and innovation to meet the ever-changing needs and goals of retirement. "It's About the People" is the American Equity story and the legacy of our founder David J. Noble. This commitment to excellence includes our employees, agents, partners, and contract owners. We thank you for entrusting us with the things that matter most. When your retirement begins, you want to ensure you can enjoy it, which is why it’s important to have reliable support that can help fund every day of your golden years. After all, your life of hard work has earned you the retirement you planned for. These are the guiding principles that define everything we do. American Equity is the one who works for you.
