• Summer Global Investment Intern-Credit Research

    Aflac (New York, NY)


    2026 Summer Global Investment Intern-Credit Research

     

    The Company: Aflac Asset Mgt. LLC

    The Location:

    New York City, NY, US, 10005

     

    The Division: Global Investment

     

    Job Id: 8621

     

    Opportunity:Global Investments

     

    Salary Range: $18.75 -$30.00 per hour

     

    Company: Aflac Asset Mgt. LLC

     

    Division: Global Investment

     

    Recruiter: Alisha Hargrove

     

    Job Posting End Date: 2/9/2026

     

    Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in New York, NY for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.

     

    About Our Company

     

    Aflac Asset Management, LLC, (d.b.a. Aflac Global Investments) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated (Aflac). Aflac Global Investments (GI) is located in New York’s financial district and is the organization responsible for the overall investment activities of Aflac, Inc. and subsidiaries in Japan, Bermuda, and the U.S. With 150 employees globally, GI seeks investments to maximize long-term returns with a focus on preservation of capital, subject to our asset-liability profile and liquidity and capital requirements. GI has primary investment and asset management responsibility for Aflac’s general account consisting of public, private, and growth assets (including strategic partnerships) which generates approximately $3.5 billion a year in net investment income. As of year-end 2024, Aflac’s total general account portfolio was approximately $100 billion.

     

    The investment teams support GI’s overall goals and objectives by providing market insight and in-depth knowledge of assigned asset classes. GI oversees the strategic deployment of capital for life and supplemental health insurance company balance sheets utilizing both internal teams and external third party asset managers

     

    Program Overview

     

    This internship provides hands-on exposure to credit research within Aflac’s Global Investments organization. The intern will work closely with experienced analysts to understand how investment-grade portfolios are monitored, how credit risk is assessed, and how research supports portfolio management decisions. Through security-level and industry-focused analysis, the intern will gain insight into credit evaluation, financial statement review, and the role of research in maintaining portfolio quality within a long-term institutional investment framework.

    Job functional responsibilities include:

    • Support the credit research team by assisting with the monitoring of investment-grade portfolios, including reviewing credit ratings, issuer fundamentals, and sector trends.

    • Assist analysts with research on specific securities and industries by gathering financial data, reviewing public disclosures, and summarizing key credit metrics.

    • Contribute to internal credit analysis by helping prepare research materials, peer comparisons, and supporting documentation used in investment recommendations.

    • Support ongoing portfolio surveillance efforts by helping track rating changes, credit events, and other risk indicators across covered holdings.

    Additional qualifications include:

    + Graduate-level student in finance, economics, or a related field.

    + Foundational knowledge of accounting and financial statement analysis.

    + Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize and analyze financial data.

    + Interest in credit research, fixed income markets, and investment analysis

    + All candidates must have eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. and must be physically located in the continental U.S. for the duration of internship.

    + Working time zone is Eastern Standard Time in New York City.

    + Worker Designation: “hybrid work schedule – minimum of 3 days per week” and excited to have in-person learning for the summer of 2026.

     

    The range on these positions is: $18.75-$31.25/hr. and is a non-exempt position. The position requires the individual to work 40 hours per week for ~10 weeks based on the company’s hybrid work schedule noted above. A housing stipend will be provided for non-local candidates.

     

    This compensation range is specific to the job level and considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

     

    We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Manhattan

     

    Nearest Secondary Market:New York City