Summer 2027 Risk & Compliance Management Analyst Undergraduate Intern

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Summer 2027 Risk & Compliance Management Analyst Undergraduate Internship provides students with practical, hands-on experience supporting risk management, compliance monitoring, governance, and business operations within a large healthcare organization. The internship offers training and exposure to healthcare compliance requirements, enterprise risk management practices, operational controls, regulatory obligations, and process improvement initiatives. As part of the Risk & Compliance team, the intern collaborates with compliance professionals, risk leaders, and business partners across the organization to support efforts to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate compliance and operational risks. The program provides exposure to career opportunities in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Audit, Privacy, Information Security, Legal, Procurement, and Business Operations. Projects may involve compliance monitoring, risk assessments, issue management, reporting, documentation, business process reviews, and continuous improvement. Interns may also encounter emerging technologies, automation solutions, and AI-enabled tools used to improve risk and compliance processes. The intern provides services supporting the assigned area's day-to-day operating objectives, participates in relevant projects and programs, helps plan and implement initiatives, and conducts research and reporting that may include recommendations or proposals for action. Work is performed under supervision, with guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel. The position requires compliance with the company’s code of business conduct, policies, applicable laws and regulations, and training requirements. Employees may have access to confidential customer information and must follow HIPAA requirements and company privacy and information security policies.

Requirements

Full- or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
Authorization to work independently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Legal Studies, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support risk and compliance assessments, including collecting and analyzing data.
Track remediation activities and maintain risk management systems and documentation.
Support reporting and dashboard development.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on risk, compliance, and operational activities.
Assist with special projects focused on operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Support day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area.
Participate in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area.
Participate in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives.
Conduct research and reporting, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action when requested by management.
Communicate with colleagues, clientele, and internal or external constituencies to plan assignments and resolve day-to-day operational problems.
Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the objectives of the operating unit.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Protect confidential information and comply with HIPAA, company privacy and information security policies, the code of business conduct, and applicable laws and policies.