Summer Internship

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $123.9 billion in assets (as at 30 June Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we're driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.

We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.

Challenger Life – Investment Summer Internship

Location: Sydney, Australia

Duration: 8 weeks (Summer 2025)

Challenger is focused on providing Australians with financial security for retirement. We do this by offering innovative investment strategies that deliver consistently strong performance, and by helping customers convert their savings into safe, reliable income streams. As Australia's largest annuity provider, we pay regular income to thousands of retirees, protecting them from the risk of outliving their savings.

We are now inviting applications for our 2025/2026 Summer Internship Program within the Challenger Life Investments Team. This 8-week paid program, commencing late November 2025, is designed for penultimate-year Undergraduate or Master's students from diverse backgrounds who are looking to build a career in investment management. From day one, you will be involved in meaningful projects that set you up for success.

About the opportunity

The internship sits within Challenger Life, which manages more than $25 billion of assets across fixed income, alternatives, property, equities and infrastructure

You will rotate through core investment areas gaining hands-on exposure to portfolio management, research and valuation across multiple asset classes.

Projects may include market research, return analysis, and portfolio reporting, ranging from ad-hoc tasks to longer-term assignments. Alongside technical experience, you will benefit from structured training, mentoring, and a dedicated buddy, as well as opportunities to expand your professional network.

Skills and experience

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or master's degree (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Engineering or similar), with strong academic results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A genuine interest in investment management, shown through coursework, extracurricular activities or prior internships.

Application process

Please apply via the Challenger Careers Portal by 10 October 2025.

Challenger's employee value proposition guides how we work: Grow and realise your potential, supporting each other, stronger together and making things happen. Our culture encourages curiosity, considered thinking and meaningful contribution, with opportunities to build a broad and rewarding career.

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking can thrive, and promoting flexible working to support work-life balance.

Challenger is proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Family Friendly Workplace and recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

Job type:

Casual

Posting Close Date :

10/10/2025

About Us

Life at Challenger is fast moving and always exciting. Together we're driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for retirement.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and perspectives to a workplace which is inclusive, flexible, and driven by our values – act with integrity, aim high, collaborate and think customer.

Our environment is one where our passionate teams can thrive. Our people quickly discover that a role at Challenger is much more than just a job. Our working environment is unique and encourages our employees to share their ideas and feel empowered to tackle new opportunities.