Internal Audit Summer Internship - Short Hills, NJ (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance; Millburn (NJ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid position

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Health care plans

Job summary

Selective Insurance invites college students to join the Ignite Internship program at our Short Hills, NJ corporate office for an 11-week, full-time summer experience. You will work with the Internal Audit team to evaluate internal controls and gain hands-on exposure to audit processes.

This hybrid internship requires commuting distance to Short Hills, NJ and is designed for undergraduates majoring in Finance or related fields who seek real-world insurance industry experience, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a current college student majoring in Finance or a related field to qualify.
• Demonstrate an interest in learning about the insurance industry.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution's requirements.
• High School Diploma required. Ideal internship candidates will be full-time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Audit Engagements - Assisted in planning and executing audit procedures, including gathering documentation, testing controls, and analyzing data to assess operational and financial risks.
• Evaluating Internal Controls - Reviewed processes and control activities to identify potential weaknesses, inefficiencies, or compliance issues, and documented audit findings.
• Reporting and Documentation - Prepared workpapers, summarized audit results, and collaborated with auditors and business stakeholders to support recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation.

Skills

Interest in insurance industry

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate (Finance major)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.
Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Overview

Calling all college students! Planning to intern during the summer of 2027? Kick-off your career at Selective Insurance by joining our award-winning Ignite Internship program at our corporate office in Short Hills, NJ.
The Ignite Internship Program is an 11-week, full-time experience that offers a sneak peek into the world of insurance. Level up your skills and knowledge by diving into your business area of choice.

Throughout the program, you'll get a feel for the corporate environment with on-the-job assignments, team projects, exposure to senior leadership & executives, and even a community volunteer day. All of this and more will help you build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.
Come and make summer 2027 one to remember with Selective!

As an Internal Audit intern, you will work closely with our Internal Audit team to assist in evaluating the design and testing of the effectiveness of internal controls over various processes within Selective. You'll be a part of Selective's corporate Legal Department working directly with experienced professionals to gain hands-on, relevant experience. Please note, this is a hybrid position, therefore, applicants must be within commuting distance of our location in Short Hills, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Audit Engagements - Assisted in planning and executing audit procedures, including gathering documentation, testing controls, and analyzing data to assess operational and financial risks.
• Evaluating Internal Controls - Reviewed processes and control activities to identify potential weaknesses, inefficiencies, or compliance issues, and documented audit findings.
• Reporting and Documentation - Prepared workpapers, summarized audit results, and collaborated with auditors and business stakeholders to support recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Requirements

• Must be a current college student majoring in Finance or a related field to qualify.
• Demonstrate an interest in learning about the insurance industry.
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred.
• College credit can be earned depending on your institution's requirements.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required. Ideal internship candidates will be full-time undergraduate college Juniors or Seniors, with the ability to perform at a professional level.

Total Rewards

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.
The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.