Summer Internal Audit Undergraduate Intern

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 work papers, 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.

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 & reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

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