Summer 2027 Risk and Compliance Management Undergraduate Intern

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Risk and Compliance Management Undergraduate Internship provides students with practical, hands-on experience supporting enterprise risk and compliance assessment activities within a large, complex healthcare organization. The program is intended to develop future business professionals through exposure to risk management, regulatory compliance, internal controls, information security, and business operations. The intern will work with risk professionals, business partners, technology teams, and global delivery teams on risk and compliance activities across Highmark Health. The role offers exposure to regulatory and industry frameworks including NIST, HITRUST, PCI, HIPAA, SOC, MAR, CMS, and The Joint Commission requirements. Work supports enterprise policies, regulatory obligations, and established risk appetite, helping protect information, maintain operational integrity, and strengthen decision-making. Under supervision and with guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel, the intern will provide entry-level professional services, support day-to-day operating objectives, participate in assessments and projects, gather and analyze documentation, conduct research, prepare reports, and develop recommendations or proposals. The position requires effective communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment. Applicants must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Requirements

Full- or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Risk Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or another program within an accredited school of business.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area.
Participate in enterprise risk and compliance assessments and related activities.
Gather and analyze documentation.
Participate in projects and programs suited to the needs of the assigned area.
Participate in planning and implementing unit projects and initiatives.
Conduct research and prepare reports, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action when requested by management.
Communicate with colleagues, clients, and internal or external stakeholders while planning assignments and resolving day-to-day operational problems.
Undertake related studies or enrichment programs appropriate to the operating unit’s objectives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Comply with applicable laws, company policies, the Code of Business Conduct, HIPAA, and information security and privacy requirements.