EquiTrust Life Insurance Company · 7 hours ago
Intern, Investments (Quantitative Research)
Greater Chicago Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hrEquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive annuity products. As an Intern in Investments (Quantitative Research), you will gain hands-on experience in investment analytics, supporting portfolio management, risk analysis, and reporting initiatives while collaborating with investment and technology teams.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Research industry best practices related to investment portfolio management, asset allocation, risk management, and performance attribution
Support day-to-day reporting for the quantitative research team and help develop new insights and performance measures
Collaborate with asset class teams to provide data access tools and quantitative support for daily operations
Partner with investment and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements
Assist with problem-solving, research, and issue resolution related to investment analytics and data
Participate in a capstone project that highlights your contributions and learning throughout the internship
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
Take on additional projects as needed to support departmental and company goal
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior at an accredited university
Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Mathematics, or Quantitative Mathematics preferred
Coursework or hands-on experience related to quantitative analysis, data, or investments
Exposure to one or more programming or data tools such as SQL, VBA, and/or Python (academic or project-based experience welcomed)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Analytical mindset with problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Ability to manage time effectively and balance multiple priorities
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team
Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Openness to feedback and a willingness to learn and grow
Alignment with EquiTrust's core values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and passion
Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 10 lbs.)
Ability to communicate effectively and use hands for fine manipulation
Company
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company
When searching for a company that demonstrates integrity, strength and innovation – one that can help you meet your financial objectives – look no further.
Founded in 1966
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dawn Gratzke
Executive Assistant to Chief Accounting Officer
Ken Musick
Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
2025-04-02
Los Angeles Sparks
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