Risk and Compliance Intern - Summer 2027

Great American Insurance Company•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group’s Property & Casualty IT Services team is seeking a Risk and Compliance Intern for summer 2027. P&C IT Services provides technology-related services to business units and corporate functions, including software development, data management, cloud services, IT and network security, technical support, access rights, equipment and software management, infrastructure, and security procedures. This hybrid role combines in-office and remote work, with a meaningful on-site presence expected to support collaboration, relationship building, and business success. Interns must be able to work in the office at least three days a week. The intern will support the IT Risk and Compliance team with developing and improving processes and standards, conducting assessments and audits, reporting organizational metrics, supporting internal audit requests, evaluating controls, and assisting with application compliance and security processes. The role also involves analyzing data, documenting risk areas, supporting SOX controls, and helping identify operational and efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Ability to work in the office at least three days per week.
Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business/Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Expected graduation year of 2030 or 2031.
Familiarity with business systems and technology concepts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use critical thinking and technical aptitude to draw conclusions from presented information.
Demonstrated ability to independently solve problems of moderate complexity.
Ability and willingness to work well in teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Campus involvement.
Leadership experience.
Experience with data analysis techniques.
Experience with Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, or Power Automate.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, recommending, enhancing, and implementing basic processes and standards, including templates supporting technology designs, plans, controls, and procedures.
Conduct routine assessments and audits, including risk assessments and project or control audits, and report results.
Coordinate activities with Risk Management, Auditing, Governance, and other organizational functions as appropriate.
Collect and report organizational metrics and measurements, providing visibility into IT work and using technology to improve standard processes and build report visualizations.
Assist internal audit on behalf of Risk and Compliance by managing audit requests and collecting evidence related to audits of applications, operating systems, platforms, and operating procedures.
Verify the effectiveness of controls at the network, operating system, database, and application levels.
Assist the team in developing application compliance and security processes.
Assist in compliance assessments with Risk and Compliance team members, using data analysis techniques when applicable.
Collect data and documentation concerning areas of risk, and assist in developing solutions to concerns and tasks.
Help identify possible operational improvements and participate in discussions about efficiency improvements.
Provide SOX control support.

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages are offered for full-time and part-time employees; the posting notes that benefits listed exclude seasonal employees and interns.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
Wellness plans for full-time employees.
Parental leave for full-time employees.
Adoption assistance for full-time employees.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees.
Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time and eligible part-time employees.
401(k) plan with company match for full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Employee stock purchase plan for full-time and eligible part-time employees.
Commuter benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees.