Remote IT Risk Analyst Intern: Cybersecurity & Compliance

Symetra; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote internship

Equipment provided

Hands-on risk experience

Senior leadership interaction

Job summary

Symetra is seeking an IT Risk Analyst Intern to join our Information Security team for a 12-week summer 2027 program. This fully remote internship may include an office option for local candidates, and provides hands‑on exposure to IT risk management, cybersecurity governance, audit/compliance, and third‑party risk management.

You will collaborate with IT, Information Security, Audit Services, Procurement, and business stakeholders to identify risks, review controls, and support remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in progress or recently completed in information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, accounting, business, risk management, or a related field.
• Beginner-to-intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders across different business areas.
• Familiarity with internal controls, ISO 27001, SOX IT General Controls, SOC reports, or other risk and security frameworks through coursework, projects, or prior experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IT risk management activities, including researching risks, documenting assessments, maintaining risk records, and tracking mitigation efforts.
• Support IT audit and compliance activities related to ISO 27001 and Sarbanes‑Oxley IT General Controls.
• Help gather, organize, and review documentation and evidence to demonstrate controls are operating effectively.
• Assist with third‑party technology risk reviews by analyzing security questionnaires and SOC reports.
• Work with IT, Information Security, Audit Services, Procurement, and stakeholders to track requests, findings, and remediation activities.
• Help prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations communicating risk, audit, compliance, and remediation information to stakeholders and leadership.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, regulatory developments, and industry practices that could affect Symetra.
• Support improvements to risk management processes, procedures, tools, and documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas while learning how technology and security risks are managed in a financial services organization.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress or recently completed

Job description

Symetra is seeking an IT Risk Analyst Intern to join our Information Security team for a 12-week summer 2027 program. This fully remote internship may include an office option for local candidates, and provides hands‑on exposure to IT risk management, cybersecurity governance, audit/compliance, and third‑party risk management.

You will collaborate with IT, Information Security, Audit Services, Procurement, and business stakeholders to identify risks, review controls, and support remediation.