2025 NYL Investments Summer Internship Program

Location Designation : Hybrid - 3 days per week

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. We offer opportunities across a variety of exciting businesses, including Actuarial, AI & Data, Finance, Investments, Technology, Underwriting, and more.

Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere.

You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, mentorship programs, and fun social events.

By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.

Role Overview :

The New York Life Investments Summer Internship Program is an exciting opportunity for rising juniors and seniors looking to gain the experience, skills, and support they need to help launch their careers.

The 10-week paid internship will take place starting June 2025. Positions are available at New York Life Investments Management and its boutique firms, Apogem Capital, and MacKay Shields.

Participants will take part in weekly intern events, such as Lunch & Learns, Meet & Greets with senior leaders, and market calls.

Our program includes training and development seminars, networking opportunities, social events, and the opportunity to be considered for a full-time analyst role.

New York Life Investments Management

With over $700 billion in assets under management, New York Life Investments is comprised of the affiliated global asset management businesses of its parent company, New York Life Insurance Company, and offers clients access to specialized, independent investment teams through its family of affiliated boutiques.

Positions are offered in New York City and Jersey City on teams including Marketing, Product, Strategy, and Data & Technology.

Apogem Capital

With offices in New York, Chicago and Richmond, Apogem Capital is a leading alternatives investor, with decades of experience investing in the middle market and approximately $40 billion in assets under management.

By offering a full range of capital solutions, Apogem delivers innovative solutions to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies while generating access to highly sought-after opportunities for our clients.

The internship begins to develop a foundation in credit underwriting, financial analysis and portfolio management through on-the-job training and specialized projects.

Interns will work alongside one of Apogem’s teams to begin to learn and understand our fast-paced, results oriented organization.

Positions are available in Finance & Accounting, Tax, and Business Intelligence.

MacKay Shields

Since 1938, MacKay Shields has partnered with clients to help meet their investment goals through high quality products and exceptional service.

As active managers, we serve a prominent group of pension funds, government and financial institutions, family offices, high net worth individuals, endowments, and foundations from across the globe.

We were acquired by the New York Life Insurance Company in 1984 as the foundation to its multi-boutique investment advisor model.

The model which was designed to combine the benefits of nimble and independent investment boutiques with the strength of a financially strong partner has been key to MacKay Shields’ success.

The firm currently manages assets for institutional investors and other financial service providers across the globe. With locations in New York, California, and New Jersey, this summer MacKay Shields is offering internships on the Municipal Bond, High Yield, Fixed Income, and Marketing teams.

What You’ll Do :

Depending on your placement in the program, the internship could include the following responsibilities :

• Creating and participating in individual and / or group presentations
• Partnering with key internal stakeholders to drive efforts across marketing, sales, business intelligence, compliance, finance, legal, etc.
• Collaborate with investment partners on the creation of new product marketing materials in various formats, including blogs, webcasts, videos, brochures, presentations, flyers and digital representation of such materials
• Synthesize research / analyses and develop concise and effective presentations to inform new product recommendations (PowerPoint or Word)
• Help prioritize and drive execution and project management on new product launches or product modifications
• Assist with the planning and overall coordination of conferences / seminars / meetings
• Participate in operational work such as updating and maintaining databases, managing daily queues, inputting client requests, etc.
• Conduct credit research, security analysis, industry / market research
• Attend training and development seminars
• Exposure to senior leadership, subject matter experts, networking opportunities, and social events

What You’ll Bring :

You will bring a desire to learn more about New York Life Investments. You have strong written and oral communication skills and possess technical and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.

You have prior internship experience, or have made significant contributions to campus or community extracurricular activities.

Required Skills :

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited 4-year university or college with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
• Business, Finance or related major preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

At the end of the summer, interns will be considered for an offer to join our fulltime New York Life Investments Analyst Program upon graduation.

The analyst Program is a 2-year program rotating between various business areas.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will begin mid-September.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range : $26 - $31 / hour

Overtime eligible : Nonexempt

Discretionary bonus eligible : No

Sales bonus eligible : No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location.

Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for full-time employees and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.

Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site .

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community.

This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.

Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation .

We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com .

Job Requisition ID : 90583