Early Careers - Internal Auditor Intern

Health Care Service Corporation•Chicago, IL

10d•$19 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a ten-week paid internship with Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), located in Chicago, Illinois, or Richardson, Texas. Internal Audit Interns participate in HCSC’s formal internship program and support business objectives and member-focused solutions. Working with cross-functional business and technical teams, interns contribute to project work, analyze information, and help develop solutions to organizational needs. They learn and apply aspects of the organization’s processes, programs, and technologies while taking increasing ownership of assigned deliverables. The internship offers exposure to Operational, Financial, or Government Audit and the use of data analytics. Interns participate in internal audits conducted by HCSC’s Audit Services Department, which audits internal controls for HCSC and its subsidiaries. They may meet with business process owners and leaders to verify controls and examine supporting documentation, helping assess whether departmental, divisional, and corporate objectives are being met. Interns also develop and present a final internship presentation to department leadership covering their project, results, and recommendations. The program includes a formal orientation, hands-on projects, weekly networking opportunities with interns and company leaders, professional development workshops, and volunteer activities. The position is paid and aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan, subject to its terms and conditions. Flex employees are expected to work in the office at least three days per week; management may modify the weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, audit, or a related field; other majors may be considered.
Be a rising senior with a major in finance, accounting, or audit, or another major considered by the employer.
Have a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Be available for the full duration of the ten-week program.
Have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
Have experience working in a team environment.
Be able to work independently to plan, design, and execute assigned projects.
Have strong analytical skills.
Have practical, developed PC skills, especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and virtual team collaboration tools.

Nice To Haves

Data analysis, health insurance, information technology, or other related job or internship experience, including Operational, Financial, or IT Audit experience.

Responsibilities

Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations that inform real business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in business and technical areas.
Participate in internal audits conducted by the Audit Services Department, including meetings with business process owners and leaders to verify controls and examine underlying documentation.
Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
Learn and apply aspects of HCSC’s processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.
Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.
Participate in the formal internship program, including orientation, hands-on projects, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and volunteer activities.