Job Description Summary

A great product manager has the brain of an engineer, the heart of a designer, and the speech of a diplomat.’ If you would like to see what it is like to work in Product at Aegon Asset Management, this is for you!

Job Description

The Product team is part of our Global Client Group and focusses on the design and implementation of products. In design, we think and write proposals to launch, modify and discontinue products. After a proposal is approved, it moves on to implementation who will make sure it is implemented. During this internship, you will be exposed to the different funds / asset classes we have depending on ongoing projects and:

• Assist with special projects as assigned and business support tasks.
• Support with performing product reviews.
• Analyse industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Get familiar with and work along agreed business processes. Close collaboration with multiple departments like sales and account management, investments, operations, legal, compliance and tax and risk management.  
   

Company Overview:

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,150 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Aegon AM NextGen

Our Aegon AM NextGen internship program provides you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced investment management professionals, immersing you in different areas of the business to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become the next generation of leaders and specialists.

We will provide you with the autonomy to make decisions and drive our client’s success. From a global onboarding and mentoring opportunities to our unlimited training platform and internal Talent Marketplace, you’ll find pathways to grow. Our exclusive network event will connect you with industry experts, senior leaders, and fellow interns, fostering meaningful relationships. Join us and take the first step towards a promising career in asset management.

This would be your future internship because you:

• Study (business) economics or a similar study (Bachelor or Master student)
• Have a hands-on mentality, enjoy working in a team and have attention to detail
• Passioned about financial markets
• Available per January/ February for 3-5 days in the week for at least 3 months.  

Who will be your new colleagues?

The team consists of multiple people. Depending on the projects at hand, you will work closely together with Daan Oudenhoven, Lina Bernal Fuentes, Remco Soer, Erik Medema, Joan Chin, Hans de Wit, Naval Joshi and Taco Jonkman.

You will be located at The Hague, The Netherlands

Important note:

It is required to be enrolled at a university to take part in this internship. Next to that you will need a Dutch BSN-number and Dutch bank account. If you are a non-EU/EER student, you will need a valid residence permit stating that you may work ('arbeid vrij toegestaan'). Applications that do not fulfill these criteria cannot be taken into consideration.

What will you be getting?

• An internship allowance of €650 a month based on 40 hours a week
• A personal laptop you can borrow during your internship
• Personal guidance
• Part of Aegon AM NextGen and getting a variety of development opportunities and building your network.

Enthusiastic? Apply!

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Do you have what it takes to become our intern at Aegon Asset Management? Then we look forward to receiving your application and CV via this webpage.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.