Strategic Analyst Intern

About the Role

As an Analyst, Strategic Initiatives Intern at American Equity, you will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will support strategic initiatives across American Equity and the broader Brookfield Wealth Solutions organization. Areas of exposure may include mergers and acquisitions, financing, product design, capital management, corporate development, financial analysis, accounting, and other business priorities.

This 10–12 week, in-person internship is based in our downtown Des Moines office.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.