Internal Audit Intern – Summer 2027

National Life Insurance Company•Montpelier, VT

6d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The National Life Group Internship Program was developed to provide real workplace learning and growth opportunities for undergraduate students. Over the years the program has provided students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful, career-relevant work at National Life Group in preparation for full-time employment. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion. The NLG Internal Audit team is looking to hire two summer interns. NLG Internal Audit interns are part of a diverse and dynamic team of accounting, audit, IT and life insurance professionals. You will gain a foundational understanding of the audit process, including risk assessment, internal control identification and testing techniques. Our team partners across the organization to understand how the business works, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and provide insights that help strengthen processes, decision-making and the company’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills
Highly motivated and self-directed
Able to work independently within established timeframes
Ability to think strategically and respond tactically in a dynamic environment
Well organized and able to handle multiple priorities at one time
Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.
Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.
Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Makes sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.
Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.
Builds partnerships with others to instill trust, collaborate, and meet shared objectives.
Actively listens, conveys messages to meet different audience needs, and remains open to new ideas and opinions.
Values diversity and difference in thought, experience, and perspective; Promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; Supports equal and fair treatment for all.
Intellectual curiosity
Professionalism
A proactive approach to the position
Excellent organization skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments
Strong written and communication skills

Responsibilities

Support audit planning, risk assessment, and testing activities by reviewing business processes and financial or operational information, identifying key risks and controls, examining supporting documentation, documenting procedures and results accurately, and escalating potential inconsistencies or issues.
Collaborate with Internal Audit team members and business partners to gather information, understand processes, ask thoughtful questions, communicate status updates, and build effective working relationships across the organization.
Prepare clear, organized audit summaries that are accurate, complete, timely, and handled in accordance with confidentiality and professional standards.
Plan and prioritize assigned work, meet established deadlines, follow through on commitments, adjust effectively as priorities change, and build knowledge of audit concepts and NLG business processes through training, feedback, and hands-on experience.