Summer 2027 Enterprise Risk Strategy Undergraduate Intern

highmarkhealth; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Summer 2027 Enterprise Risk Strategy Undergraduate Intern to support governance, compliance, and strategic planning initiatives within enterprise risk management. This internship provides hands-on exposure to how organizations identify, assess, monitor, and manage risks while advancing strategic business objectives in a healthcare environment.

As a member of the Enterprise Risk Strategy team, the intern will collaborate with risk professionals and business leaders,

Qualifications

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Health Informatics, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Information Security, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise risk reporting and documentation practices.
• Research emerging risks and industry trends relevant to ERM.
• Assist with risk assessments and taxonomy development.
• Prepare presentations and executive-facing materials for risk governance.
• Participate in strategic projects across Enterprise Risk & Governance.
• Contribute to data maintenance and reporting tools used in risk management.
• Engage in mentorship and project-based learning to develop analytical and business skills.

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university (baccalaureate)

Job description

Company : Highmark Health Job Description : Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Summer 2027 Enterprise Risk Strategy Undergraduate Internship

The Summer 2027 Enterprise Risk Strategy Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting enterprise risk management, governance, compliance, and strategic planning initiatives across Highmark Health. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of business professionals by providing direct exposure to how organizations identify, assess, monitor, and manage risks while advancing strategic business objectives in a complex healthcare environment.

As a member of the Enterprise Risk Strategy team, the intern will work alongside risk professionals and business leaders to support activities that strengthen the organization's enterprise risk management framework and governance processes. Participants will gain valuable insight into the interconnected areas of enterprise risk management, healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, strategic planning, and organizational resilience.

The program provides hands-on training and exposure to a variety of career opportunities within Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance, Compliance, Business Strategy, Healthcare Operations, Information Security, and Risk Analytics. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects focused on risk reporting, research and analysis, governance activities, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives that help support organizational decision-making and risk oversight.

Typical responsibilities include supporting enterprise risk reporting and documentation, researching emerging risks and industry trends, maintaining risk-related data and reporting tools, assisting with risk assessments and risk taxonomy development, preparing presentations and executive-facing materials, and participating in strategic projects across Enterprise Risk & Governance. Through mentorship, collaboration, and project-based learning, interns will strengthen their analytical, research, communication, and business skills while developing a foundational understanding of enterprise risk management within the healthcare industry.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Health Informatics, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Information Security , or a related discipline.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
2. Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
3. Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
4. Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
5. As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company poli