Summer 2027 Internal Audit Undergraduate Intern

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description : 

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

The Summer 2027 Internal Audit Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance processes, and business operations across Highmark Health. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals through direct exposure to internal audit methodologies, healthcare compliance, business process analysis, and enterprise risk management.

As a member of the Internal Audit team, the intern will work alongside experienced audit professionals and collaborate with business process owners across the organization. The intern will support multiple stages of the audit lifecycle, including engagement planning, process documentation, fieldwork testing, workpaper preparation, issue identification, and audit reporting. Through this experience, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Highmark Health’s operations and the role Internal Audit plays in strengthening controls, managing risk, and improving organizational performance.

The program provides hands-on training and exposure to career opportunities within Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Governance, and Business Operations. Interns will assist with reviewing financial records and operational procedures, documenting key processes and controls, evaluating supporting evidence, identifying potential control weaknesses, and developing practical recommendations for improvement.

Typical responsibilities include supporting day-to-day audit activities, developing process flows and control matrices, executing audit testing, preparing professional workpapers, conducting research, drafting audit and advisory reports, and using governance, risk, and compliance technology such as Archer GRC. Through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and presentations to audit leadership, interns will strengthen their analytical, communication, professional judgment, and business acumen while contributing to meaningful assurance and advisory engagements.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals.  To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

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

  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
1. Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems. 

2. Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area.  Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

3. Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization. 

4.  Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability. 

5. As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action. 

6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit. 

7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

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.

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