Summer 2027 Internal Audit Undergraduate Intern

Overview

This Summer 2027 Internal Audit Undergraduate Internship provides students with practical, hands-on experience evaluating the effectiveness of:

• Risk management
• Internal controls
• Governance processes
• Business operations

Interns work within the Internal Audit team alongside experienced audit professionals and collaborate with business process owners across the organization. The internship supports multiple stages of the audit lifecycle, including engagement planning, process documentation, fieldwork testing, workpaper preparation, issue identification, and audit reporting.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Support day-to-day audit activities
• Develop process flows and control matrices
• Execute audit testing
• Prepare professional workpapers
• Conduct research and draft findings
• Identify potential control weaknesses
• Assist with reviewing financial records and operational procedures
• Document key processes and controls
• Evaluate supporting evidence
• Draft audit and advisory reports
• Use governance, risk, and compliance technology such as Archer GRC
• Participate in planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives
• Provide services aligned with the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area
• Assist with research and reporting, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit

Required Qualifications

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies to plan assignments and resolve day-to-day operational problems
• Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services aligned with the day-to-day operating objectives of the area; receive guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel
• Participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the organization’s needs
• Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability
• As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Compliance and Confidentiality Requirements

• Adhere to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies
• Protect covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information at all times
• Comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures, and comply with all data security guidelines established within the company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy
• Comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, including adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, the employer does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.