Summer Analyst, Investments and Business Development - CCASSIP
This internship is offered through the Columbia College Alumni-Sponsored Student Internship Program, (CCASSIP). To learn more about CCASSIP go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/CCASSIP. CCASSIP Positions and the program are open to CC students only. All CCASSIP 2017 positions will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2016/Spring 2017 semester on a rolling basis. To find CCASSIP internship postings, search under the Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. There is no application limit for CCASSIP positions. Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Quick Questions happen at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm. There are also information sessions where you can learn more about all CCE’s summer internship programs. http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar.
The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:
- Resume
- Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
- Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
- Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Internship Description:
Argo Digital, a division of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker "AGII" with a total capitalization of approximately $2.0 billion and total assets of $6.0 billion) is a digital product development and venture investing arm with a focus on financial technology. The division is responsible for developing products internally and investing in companies externally. The digital team creates and validates customer-first experiences to optimize the core business while exploring disruptive opportunities that can scale (www.argo-digital.com).Argo Digital seeks an exceptional college sophomore or junior (expected graduation in 2018 or 2019) for a unique summer analyst role at the intersection of corporate finance, technology, and venture capital investing.
The analyst will lead efforts to analyze both internal and external investment opportunities by performing market research and financial analysis, and be responsible for working directly with senior leadership to develop research materials for each opportunity.
The analyst will work closely under the Head of Investments and Business Development (a Columbia College alumnus) to understand business fundamentals, conduct market and financial due diligence, and draft investment summaries to be presented to senior management.
The role is an extraordinary opportunity for a motivated undergraduate with interests in technology and finance to experience and be a part of the dynamic growth of a corporate venture capital arm, while benefiting from the training and expertise of top-notch investors in a high-energy, fast-growing space and exposure to all aspects of the tech development process.
Successful applicants do not need previous finance experience, but it is expected that they possess an interest in technology and the desire to learn about the fundamental applications of finance. Argo Digital prioritizes intellectual horsepower, an eagerness to learn, and an entrepreneurial spirit in applicants.
Responsibilities
• Develop keen understanding of the financial technology industry by performing market research and industry analysis
• Regularly meet with product leaders to cultivate relationships and develop our internal products with research and analysis materials
• Conduct business, financial, and market due diligence to evaluate investment ideas
• Identify and pre-qualify investment opportunities to be presented to investment team
• Work closely with senior investment professionals to support investment execution, including drafting investment summaries and participating in meetings with key stakeholders
• Prepare daily news runs in the insurance technology space
Computer science degree preferred
Qualifications
Candidates should possess the following:
1. Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
2. Strong academic history with a minimum GPA of 3.7
3. Strong intellectual curiosity
4. Be a sophomore entering his or her junior year or a junior entering his or her senior year