Remote IT Risk & Compliance Intern

Symetra Financial Corporation; Farmington (CT); Remote; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Remote Work

Paid Time Away

Job summary

Symetra Financial Corporation is offering an IT Risk Analyst Internship for the summer of 2027. This 12-week, paid internship is 100% remote with an option to work from a Symetra office if local.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity governance, audits, and third-party risk, collaborating with teams across Information Security, IT, and Procurement. Ideal candidates have beginner-to-intermediate Excel/Office skills, strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Beginner-to-intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support IT audit and compliance activities related to frameworks and requirements (ISO 27001, SOX ITGC, SOC).
• Collaborate with IT, Information Security, Audit Services, Procurement and business stakeholders to track requests, findings and remediation.
• Contribute to risk assessment and governance activities; assist with regulatory and audit requirements.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical

Communication

Education

Coursework in IT risk/information security

Job description

Symetra Financial Corporation is offering an IT Risk Analyst Internship for the summer of 2027. This 12-week, paid internship is 100% remote with an option to work from a Symetra office if local.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity governance, audits, and third-party risk, collaborating with teams across Information Security, IT, and Procurement. Ideal candidates have beginner-to-intermediate Excel/Office skills, strong analytical and communication