Employee Benefits Intern - Summer 2027

IMA Financial Group•Pasadena, CA

6d•$18 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

IMA’s summer 2027 internship program combines cohort-wide learning and events with department-specific work, projects, and programming. The Employee Benefits Intern will gain exposure to employee benefits fundamentals, financial analysis, funding and risk concepts, renewal strategy, data analysis, and client and team collaboration. The position is based at the Pasadena office and follows a flexible schedule of four days in the office and one day working from home. The internship is designed as a learning and development opportunity. Interns will build communication, presentation, analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills through practical assignments. The role is nonexempt and paid hourly, with an hourly range of $18 to $22 based on expected graduation year. Interns are paid for all hours worked and are eligible for overtime as required by applicable wage and hour laws. Interns do not participate in the medical, dental, vision, or other benefits programs provided solely to regular full-time associates. They do receive IMA-paid holidays and five days of LifeBalance PTO during the internship; this PTO can be used for vacation, sick, or personal time.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a program related to a host department, such as Business, Finance, Accounting, or Risk Management and Insurance.
Anticipated graduation in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
Interest in insurance-related roles.
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

Involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma.
Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment.

Responsibilities

Build an understanding of medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and other employee benefit programs and how they support an employer’s overall strategy.
Gain exposure to financial concepts used to evaluate benefit programs, including rates, claims experience, enrollment, contributions, and plan costs.
Develop an introductory understanding of fully insured, level-funded, and self-funded arrangements and how employers evaluate cost and risk.
Learn how financial teams review renewal information, analyze cost changes, and support client renewal strategies.
Use Excel and other tools to organize benefit and financial data, identify trends, and support financial analysis.
Observe how Financial Strategists collaborate with Client Executives, service teams, analysts, carriers, and other partners to support clients.
Complete practical assignments to develop communication, presentation, analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.