Finance Intern, Chief Accounting & Capital Office

Finance Intern, Chief Accounting & Capital Office

Stamford, CT

Are you ready to explore a career that’s all about solving real-world problems and making a difference? AXA XL offers a unique 10-week paid Finance internship designed to sharpen your skills, broaden your industry knowledge, and give you real-world experience working alongside some of the most talented professionals and leaders in the field. This is your chance to see how we create innovative insurance solutions for mid-sized companies and global multinationals.

The CACO Internship Program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain broad exposure to the finance, accounting, reporting, capital management, and financial systems functions that support AXA XL's global operations. As a CACO Intern, you will participate in rotational assignments across multiple teams reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, allowing you to develop a holistic understanding of insurance finance, regulatory reporting, financial controls, capital management, investment reporting, and financial systems.

Throughout the internship, you will contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain hands-on experience supporting key business and financial processes. The program culminates in a cross-functional project and presentation to senior leadership.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Learn from the Best: Gain exposure to a variety of finance and accounting disciplines across the Chief Accounting & Capital Office. Work alongside experienced professionals in areas including Financial Reporting, Capital Management, Investment Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Systems, Accounting Policy, and Consolidation & Close processes.
• Hands-On
  
  Experience:
  
  Contribute to meaningful cross-functional projects that provide real business value. Apply analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills while supporting ongoing initiatives across multiple CACO functions.
• Discover Our Business: Develop an understanding of AXA XL's financial accounting, reporting, capital management, and operational processes. Learn how finance supports business performance, decision-making, compliance, and strategic objectives.
• Network & Grow: Build relationships with leaders, finance professionals, and technical specialists across the organization through rotational assignments, intern activities, mentoring opportunities, and day-to-day collaboration.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work in a highly collaborative environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, continuous improvement, and entrepreneurial thinking. Participate in discussions focused on process optimization, reporting enhancements, and data-driven decision-making.
• Data Support and Analysis :
  Assist in the collection, integration, validation, and analysis of financial and operational data from various sources. Support the preparation of reports, dashboards, and management information that highlight key performance indicators and business insights.
• Data Integrity and Controls :
  Demonstrate robust attention to detail by identifying inconsistencies, anomalies, or data quality issues. Support the implementation and maintenance of appropriate data governance, privacy, and control procedures.
• Financial Reporting :
  Assist with the preparation of financial reports, presentations, and management reporting packages. Support the development of commentary and analysis explaining financial results, trends, and key business drivers.
• Automation and Process Efficiencies :
  Support initiatives focused on data automation, reporting enhancements, and process efficiencies.

You will report to Manager, Chief Accounting and Capital Office (CACO).

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