Finance Intern, Chief Accounting & Capital Office

Job Description

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 you’ll be doing

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).

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Clear communication and a passion for learning.
• A curious mindset, eager to explore new ideas and tackle challenges.
• A commitment to doing your best and being accountable.
• Openness to feedback, ready to learn, adapt, and develop new skills.
• A keen interest in understanding the insurance industry and a drive to succeed.
• Authorization to work legally in the country where the internship is located.
• Track record of identifying and analyzing problems, identifying & evaluating options, and deploying sound decision making skills.
• Working towards to a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel / Access skill, Power BI experience a plus.

• Provides forward-looking thinking in addition to gaining comfort with reporting of actual financial results.
• Contributes to a data-driven and analytical culture within the business.
• Ability to prioritize highest value tasks.
• Takes initiative and has a sense of ownership.
• Acts with a sense of urgency, works well under pressure, ability to multitask and act nimbly and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic work environment.

Who WE are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com.

What we OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.   At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides enterprising compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action:  We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.

The U.S. hourly compensation offering for this position is USD $25.00/hr. 

Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.