IT Intern

Description

Company Description:

Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection. A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida.  For more information, please visit www.aspida.com or follow them on LinkedIn. 

Who We Are:

Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.

Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that’s why we’re doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We’re dedicated to developing data-driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If this sounds like the place for you, read on, and then apply at aspida.com/careers.

What We Are Looking For:

This position will be within a certain area of the IT team from Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Infrastructure, or Business Analytics. As a broader part of the IT department, this position will have the ability to gain exposure to other functions and high impact projects. This role is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC headquarters.

What You Will Do:

Software Engineering Duties

• Assist in Software Development
• Participate  in Agile/Scrum Meetings
• Code Review & Documentation
• Write test, and debug code for internal tools or applications.
• Collaborate with engineers on feature development and bug fixes.
• Join sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives to understand the software development lifecycle.
• Review pull requests and provide feedback under guidance.
• Maintain clean, commented, and documented code for assigned tasks.

Business Analytics Duties

• Gather and Analyze Business Requirements
• Dashboard & Report Creation
• Process Improvement Support
• Competitor & Market Research
• Work with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Build and update dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel to support business decision-making.
• Analyze workflows and identify inefficiencies or opportunities for automation.
• Perform benchmarking studies and present findings related to product performance or business strategy.

Data Analytics Duties

• Data Visualization
• Create visual representations of data trends and insights using tools like Python (Matplotlib, Seaborn), R, or visualization platforms.

General IT Internship Duties

• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Ad Hoc Projects
• Learning & Development
• Wor closely with software developers, analysts, and project managers across departments.
• Support one-off technical or analytical projects as needed by the IT or data teams.
• Participate in training sessions, tech talks, or mentorship programs to enhance technical and soft skills.

What We Provide:

• Hourly
• Full-Time hours
• 9-week summer program

What We Believe:

At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

Requirements

What We Require:

• Actively pursuing Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, data analytics or related field
• Analytical  and problem-solving skills
• Great attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite
• Clear  and concise written and verbal communication skills