Job Details

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle‑income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets.

With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people‑first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact across its U.S. locations, including its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.  Please note that the Company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or future full-time employment opportunities.

This is a paid internship, at competitive rates.  The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.

CNO Financial Group is hiring a 40|86 Advisors Commercial Mortgage and Real Estate 2027 Intern to work alongside our experienced Commercial Mortgage and Real Estate associates within 40|86, assisting with professional day-to-day work within the department.

Core responsibilities and deliverables:

• Conduct in-depth fundamental corporate research in one or more industries and identify attractive investment opportunities.

• Build and maintain detailed financial models for use in the investment decision process.

• Analyze both existing and potential new commercial real estate investments.

• Interact with other members of the investment team including Portfolio Managers and Traders to help facilitate an effective investment decision making process.

What you need (Minimum requirements):

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or related discipline.

• Status as a rising junior or rising senior, approx. graduation dates of December 2027-June 2029.

• Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10-12 weeks during the summer.

• Ability to work onsite in our Carmel, IN Corporate Office.

What will set you apart (Preferred experience):

• Prior internship experience.

• Balancing education and a part time job during the school year.

• Participation with university clubs.

The CNO 2027 internship program will run May 17 through August 06, 2027.

CNO Financial Group offers the following activities for this internship that complement the learning provided by the department work:

• Networking

• Leader Talks

• Career Counseling

• Development Opportunities

• Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series

• An in-person event at one of our corporate offices during one week of the internship program

• Final Presentations

• Volunteering Event

During the summer at CNO, Interns are eligible for:

• Paid time to engage in Business Resource Group events.

• The CNO Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Onsite fitness centers.

• Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program.

• Marathon Health webinars.

• Utilizing a free code for the Monumental Marathon entry.

This role is affiliated with the Carmel, IN corporate office, and candidates for this role need to reside within a 60-mile radius of that corporate office and will be required to come into that office. You may be asked to travel to other corporate offices periodically.  Please be aware that work cannot be performed from outside of the United States. 

The stated pay range is based on a national-average location. Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location. This position is also eligible for CNO’s performance-based annual bonus program.

Compensation

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.