Internal Audit (SOX/SOC) Intern

Cigna Healthcare; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship opportunities

Summer internship

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking an IT Audit (SOX/SOC) Intern to join our risk and controls teams. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to enterprise systems, internal controls, and audit practices while learning how technology risks are managed in a large healthcare company.

Location is hybrid (three days at the Franklin, TN office and two remote days) with hourly pay of $23–$25. This full summer internship runs May 24 through July 30, 2027, and offers mentorship and real-world experience for accounting

Qualifications

• Rising junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn from new experiences.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with AI tools or technologies and understanding of responsible AI use.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IT control walkthroughs and audit discussions to gain insight into technology risk management.
• Support SOX and SOC compliance projects by gathering, analyzing, and organizing information.
• Observe and collaborate with internal audit, compliance, and technology professionals to understand controls’ role.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Analyze information, identify trends, and help evaluate opportunities to reduce risk.
• Attend team meetings and cross-functional calls to expand knowledge and network.
• Learn how technology, accounting, compliance, and business operations intersect in a regulated enterprise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting

Job description

Explore Where Accounting, Technology, and Risk Management Meet

Are you a rising junior who enjoys solving problems, asking questions, and finding better ways to work? If you're exploring how an accounting degree can be applied beyond traditional public accounting paths, this internship offers a unique opportunity to see how technology, risk management, compliance, and business operations come together within a Fortune 15 healthcare company.

As an IT Audit (SOX/SOC) Intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to enterprise systems, internal controls, and auditing practices that help protect and strengthen our business. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, participate in real audit activities, and build an understanding of how technology risks are managed across a complex organization. Most importantly, you'll be encouraged to learn, explore, and discover the career path that’s right for you.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IT control walkthroughs and audit discussions to gain insight into how organizations assess and manage technology risk.

• Support projects related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and System and Organization Controls (SOC) compliance by helping gather, analyze, and organize information.

• Observe and collaborate with internal audit, compliance, and technology professionals to understand how controls support business objectives.

• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives designed to increase efficiency and strengthen control environments.

• Analyze information, identify trends, and help teams evaluate opportunities to enhance processes and reduce risk.

• Attend team meetings, stakeholder discussions, and cross-functional calls to expand your knowledge, build your network, and gain exposure to a variety of career paths.

• Learn how technology, accounting, compliance, and business operations intersect within a large, highly regulated enterprise environment.

Required Qualifications

• Rising junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Curiosity and willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn from new experiences.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to evolving priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Familiarity with AI tools or technologies through academic, professional, or personal projects is preferred, along with an understanding of responsible and ethical use of AI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in auditing, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, technology controls, or process improvement.

• Experience using data analysis, reporting, or business technology tools through coursework, student organizations, internships, or projects.

• Demonstrated initiative through leadership experiences, work experience, campus involvement, or independent learning.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to internal audit, IT risk, compliance, and enterprise technology functions.

• Mentorship and networking opportunities with experienced professionals and leaders.

• Real-world experience applying classroom concepts to business challenges.

• Opportunities to build analytical, communication, and professional skills in a collaborative environment.

• A deeper understanding of career paths available to accounting and business students outside of traditional public accounting roles.

Additional Information

Location: Interns are expected to work a hybrid schedule, spending three days per week in our Franklin, TN office and two days working remotely.

Compensation: Hourly pay ranges from $23.00-$25.00 , based on degree program, and year of study.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and not require current or future employment sponsorship.

Enterprise Intern Schedule: This is a full-time summer internship (40 hours per week) running from May 24 through July 30th, 2027.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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