Remote Internal Audit Internship — Summer 2027

Symetra Financial Corporation; Farmington (CT); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote internship

Equipment provided

Paid Time Away

401k

Job summary

Symetra is seeking a university student for a Summer 2027 Internal Audit Internship. This fully remote internship spans 12 weeks with two session starts in May or June to fit academic calendars.

You will support audit teams across accounting, finance, IT, and operations, gaining practical experience and mentorship in the risk management field. You’ll assist with SOX testing, documentation planning, and status reporting while learning insurance and financial services processes.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program pursuing a finance, accounting, or related degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Highly motivated individuals, with a strong desire to exceed expectations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Thriving in a challenging and fast-paced work environment with ability to prioritize, organize and plan well
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Team player that fosters a positive and proactive work environment
• Innovative in resolving issues and improving processes
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Provide support to internal audit engagement teams by assisting with the planning for and auditing of processes and controls in accounting, finance, information technology and operations to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and reliability
• Assist with the testing of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX)
• Assist the lead auditor with planning, organization of documentation, meeting scheduling and other administrative tasks associated with audits
• Develop an understanding of company operations, including specific insurance and financial services industry practices
• Present regular status updates and communicate findings to audit team
• Report to Audit Project Manager and/or Audit Manager

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate finance/accounting or related degree

Job description

Symetra is seeking a university student for a Summer 2027 Internal Audit Internship. This fully remote internship spans 12 weeks with two session starts in May or June to fit academic calendars.

You will support audit teams across accounting, finance, IT, and operations, gaining practical experience and mentorship in the risk management field. You’ll assist with SOX testing, documentation planning, and status reporting while learning insurance and financial services processes.