Early Careers - Internal Auditor Intern

Health Care Service; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentor program

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) offers a ten-week paid internship, location options in Chicago, IL, or Richardson, TX. Interns participate in internal audit activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to project work while learning HIPAA and corporate compliance.

A mentor-guided program emphasizes data analytics and real-world impact. Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or audit, with strong GPA and the ability to work the full

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, audit or a related field.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree; rising senior with a major in finance, accounting, or audit. Other majors may be considered.
• Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Available for the full duration of the 10-week program.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in HCSC's internship program.
• Work with cross-functional teams in business and technical areas.
• Contribute to project work, analyze information, and support development of solutions addressing organizational needs.
• Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from a mentor and manager.
• Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations that inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support initiatives that improve business outcomes and member experience.
• Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, audit or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Virtual team collaboration tools

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This ten-week paid internship can be located in Chicago, IL, or Richardson, TX

What Are Your Responsibilities?

Internal Audit Interns are responsible for actively participating in HCSC's formal internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge, and capabilities while providing meaningful experience supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams in both business and technical areas, the Internal Audit Intern will contribute to project work, analyze information, and support the development of solutions that address organizational needs. The Internal Audit Intern is responsible for learning and applying specific aspects of the organization's processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.

This is an opportunity to work in Operational, Financial or Government Audit and participate in the use of data analytics. The Audit Intern position is responsible for participating in internal audits conducted by the Audit Services Department within Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). Audit Services is the single source of auditing internal controls for HCSC and its subsidiaries. Responsibilities include participation in meetings with business process owners and leaders to verify controls and examine underlying documentation, which will contribute to ensuring department, divisional and corporate objectives are met.

This role will also need to:

• 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.
• Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
• 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.

What Do You Need to Be Successful?

• Data analysis, health insurance, information technology or other related job or intern experience is preferred (Operational/Financial/IT Audit)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently to plan, design and execute on assigned projects.
• Strong analytical skills
• Practical, developed PC skills, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and virtual team collaboration tools.

What Are the Requirements You Must Meet?

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, audit or a related field
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree; rising senior with a major in finance, accounting, or audit. Other majors may be considered.
• Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Available for the full duration of the 10‑week program.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.

What Does the Internship Program Entail?

• Formal Intern Orientation to build business and industry acumen
• Challenging real‑world hands‑on projects
• Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders
• Professional development workshops
• Volunteer activities

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards .

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the uni