Internal Audit Intern

Pan-American Life Insurance Group • New Orleans, LA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) is seeking an intern to join the Internal Audit team for the summer. PALIG’s Summer Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global business environment, strengthening both technical and professional communication skills. The internship focuses on supporting process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across the organization, including an active role in Project Surge, a key PALIG initiative designed to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational performance. The intern will support advisory work and team-led projects by analyzing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and collaborating with Internal Audit team members and business partners. This role contributes to initiatives aimed at improving workflows, organizational structure, and overall operational performance, providing exposure to strategic analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) is a leading provider of life, accident, and health insurance, serving individuals and businesses in 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company values the collaborative efforts of its teams, the trust of its partners, and the confidence of its policyholders.

Requirements

• Candidates must be current undergraduate or graduate students
• Expected to work approximately 40 hours per week in a full-time capacity
• Expected to be onsite 2–3 days per week at either the New Orleans, LA or Oak Brook, IL office (subject to manager discretion)

Responsibilities

• Supporting process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across the organization
• Playing an active role in Project Surge
• Supporting advisory work and team-led projects by analyzing business processes
• Identifying opportunities for improvement
• Collaborating with Internal Audit team members and business partners
• Contributing to initiatives aimed at improving workflows, organizational structure, and overall operational performance
• Participating in regularly scheduled Lunch & Learn sessions highlighting different business functions
• Engaging in other planned internship program activities and events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees