Internship - Brand and Community Investment

Aegon's Corporate Communications and Brand (CC&B) department, within the Corporate Center, focuses on building and maintaining a solid reputation and distinctive brand for Aegon (and its subsidiaries) across internal and external stakeholders to support the company's strategic objectives. The Brand team zooms in on brand strategy, brand/visual identity management, and oversees execution in events and studio operations. In addition the Brand team are also responsible for the global community investment initiatives, which involve identifying and supporting projects that align with the company's purpose of helping people live their best lives.

About us:

People are living longer, and we are excited about the possibilities this brings. We see longevity, aging, and changing life patterns as an opportunity for our customers, our employees, and society as a whole. And we want to support everyone in building the financial means to explore the possibilities and challenges of a long and varied life. As an international financial services group, we unite a diverse range of businesses that, together, help millions of people around the world live their best lives by offering a broad mix of investment, protection, and retirement solutions. We create long-term value for our shareholders and other stakeholders through fully owned businesses, partnerships, and strategic shareholdings. Our portfolio includes fully owned subsidiaries in the US and UK, and a global asset management business; as well as partnerships in Brazil, China, France, Spain and Portugal. In the Netherlands, we generate value through our strategic shareholding in a market-leading insurance and pensions company.

Role purpose and position:

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern who has a keen interest in community development who can work in our professional, internationally focused and fun team. This role will primarily support our community investment projects while contributing to various brand-related tasks. You’ll be working on multiple projects, some with tight deadlines and will be interacting with a wide range of stakeholders from different cultural backgrounds.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and execution of brand and visual identity projects.
• Support global/local community investment initiatives and projects, contributing to the research and potential planning of these initiatives, identifying key areas for impact and collaborating with stakeholders to develop strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Communications team and other internal stakeholders on branding initiatives.
• Support the exploration of the potential role of AI in branding and visual identity, researching emerging trends and technologies to inform potential solutions and new ideas.
• (Proactively) participate in team and department meetings and brainstorms.
• Provide administrative support as needed, including scheduling, document preparation, and other tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate/bachelor program – eg: international business, business administration, creative business, media communication and branding.
• Interest and passion for brand and community development.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven MS Office skills and experience – specifically for PowerPoint presentations.
• Native or near native English.

Terms:

• The Internship allowance is 650 EUR per month
• A personal laptop you can borrow during your internship
• Personal guidance
• It is required to be enrolled at a university to take part in this internship.
• Next to that you will need a Dutch BSN-number and Dutch bank account.
• If you are a non-EU/EER student, you will need a valid residence permit stating that you may work ('arbeid vrij toegestaan'). 
• Applications that do not fulfill these criteria cannot be taken into consideration.

Enthusiastic? Apply Now!

Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately!

This profile has been setup and written with care. However, we acknowledge that it may not encompass every detail or aspect of the position. Despite our best efforts to provide accurate and comprehensive information, the dynamic nature of the work environment and the evolving needs of our organization may result in future changes that are not immediately reflected in this profile.

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