2027 Compliance, Audit & Risk Management Summer Internship

New York Life Insurance Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family & career benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Summer flex time

Job summary

New York Life Insurance Co. offers a Summer Internship in Compliance, Audit & Risk Management for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The 10-week program runs June 1 to August 5, 2027, with a hybrid schedule (Mondays and Fridays remote).

Interns may be placed in New York, NY, White Plains, NY or Jersey City, NJ, based on team needs and preferences. You’ll gain hands-on experience in governance, risk management, and corporate compliance, with exposure to testing controls, risk indicators,

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a accredited 4-year university with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and May 2030.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and critical thinking with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Interest in governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit practices.
• Coursework or interest in business, accounting, finance, economics, political science, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and oversight functions of Corporate Audit, Risk Management, and Corporate Compliance.
• Learn how teams safeguard a Fortune 100 company through sound risk practices and regulatory adherence.
• Assist with testing internal controls, reviewing documentation, and risk reporting.
• Support policy reviews, regulatory research, and monitoring procedures.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure compliance and sound decision-making.
• Assist in emerging regulations research.
• Participate in learning and development activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Confidentiality & integrity

Time management

Governance & regulatory interest

Education

Enrolled in a 4-year college/university with anticipated graduation Dec 2027 – May 2030

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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Job Description

Requisition ID

95080

Location

New York,New York,United States

Role Location Designation

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Role Overview:

The New York Life Summer Internship experience offers an exciting opportunity for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors looking to gain exposure to a corporate environment. As part of your summer, you’ll participate in learning and development activities, gaining insight into our business and how our company functions. The summer internship program also includes additional social and networking opportunities where you will be able to expand your network with peers, mentors and senior leaders.

The Summer Internship opportunity is 10 weeks long, beginning Tuesday June 1st, 2027, and concluding Thursday, August 5, 2027. Interns will work on a hybrid schedule with Mondays and Fridays remotely.

Internship opportunities may be located in: New York, NY, White Plains, NY or Jersey City, NJ. Location is dependent upon the exact team you are aligned to; however, you will be able to specify your preferences on the job application.

What You’ll Do:

Join New York Life’s Compliance, Audit & Risk Management pathway and gain hands‑on experience supporting the governance and oversight functions of our Corporate Audit, Risk Management, and Corporate Compliance departments. As an intern, you’ll learn how these teams help safeguard a Fortune 100 company by ensuring sound risk practices, ethical operations, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Interns in this pathway are placed on a team within one of these departments, based on business need. You’ll collaborate with professionals who protect New York Life’s reputation and support decision‑making by ensuring that business practices meet the highest legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Projects may include:

Supporting Corporate Audit by testing internal controls, reviewing documentation, and analyzing risk areas

Assisting Risk Management with identifying, measuring, and reporting on key risk indicators

Contributing to Corporate Compliance initiatives such as policy reviews, regulatory research, or monitoring procedures

Conducting research on emerging regulations and industry best practices

Preparing reports and presentations that communicate audit, compliance, or risk findings to stakeholders

This pathway is ideal for students who are detail‑oriented, curious about governance and regulatory oversight, and interested in learning how large organizations manage compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain trust with clients, regulators, and the public.

What You’ll Bring:

Must be enrolled at an accredited 4‑year university or college with anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.

Preferred Skills:

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and risks

Analytical and critical thinking skills with a solutions‑oriented mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with data or reporting tools a plus

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism

Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines

Interest in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit practices

Coursework or interest in business, accounting, finance, economics, political science, or related fields

• Internship applications will only be accepted through December 31st, 2026.
• Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and notified by the end of January if selected to interview.
• Interns are expected to work for the duration of the 10‑week internship.

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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Salary range: $27 / hour

Discretionary bonus eligible:No

Family Friendly Benefits

Find benefits that support your unique family situation, including fertility assistance, paid new‑parent benefits, backup childcare services, free virtual tutoring, and more.

We Invest in Your Future

Enjoy a more secure future with a company‑sponsored pension plan for eligible employees and a savings plans with a company match 1 .

Take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program to further your education and advance your career with job‑related courses and programs.

Summer Flex Time

Take time for yourself and your loved ones. Enjoy reduced working hours during the summer months.

Disclaimer 1 : Eligibility for, and benefits under, the Pension Plan and 401(k) Savings Plan (“Plans”) are determined in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan document. Employees of certain subsidiaries, including but not limited to Group Benefit Solutions, employees of Life Insurance Company of North America and New York Life Group Insurance Company of NY, are not eligible to participate in the Pension Plan. In the event of a conflict between this information and the applicable plan document, the applicable plan document governs. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the Plans at any time.