Internal Audit Internships
Internal audit internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience reviewing financial controls and operational processes, mentorship from working internal auditors, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Insurance, Automotive, and Manufacturing, with Protiviti, CVS Health, and Navy Federal Credit Union among the employers posting roles now.
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Division or Field Office:
Office of Sec, Gen Counsel
Work from:
- Applications are accepted from college students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
- A four-year degree student should be completing sophomore, junior, or senior year (graduating in spring 2027 thru spring 2029)
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is highly preferred
- A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
- A personal mentor
- A variety of educational, social and community service events with other interns
- Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
- Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
- We have multiple talent programs and initiatives focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance.
Position Summary
Under close supervision, performs functional duties for assigned division. Performs special projects as required.
The purpose of the Internal Audit Department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve ERIE’s operations. The mission of internal audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing independent risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The Internal Audit Department helps the organization accomplish its strategy and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
As an Internal Audit intern, you will:
- Be provided opportunities to develop skills and gain experience and knowledge of the Internal Audit profession, including risk management practices
- Assist in conducting audit projects throughout the organization, impacting the control environment and providing executive management with assurance as to the adequacy of the design and the effectiveness of the controls in place
- Interact and network with members of Internal Audit, process and control owners, and leaders throughout the organization, enabling the intern to build relationships that will benefit them their entire career
- Use business systems and applications to electronically communicate, perform analysis, document tests of controls, and complete audit assignments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs various tasks related to the achievement of division objectives.
- Conducts research and gathers information and assists in creating presentations as required.
- Analyzes data and reports findings.
- Verifies and enters data into appropriate system, and updates electronic files.
- Provides clerical and administrative support as needed.
- Completes special projects as required.
The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.
Capabilities
- Values Diversity
- Information Management Skills
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Job-Specific Knowledge
- Collaborates
- Customer Focus
- Cultivates Innovation
- Instills Trust
- Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
- Ensures Accountability
- Decision Quality
Qualifications
Minimum Educational Requirements
- High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
- Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required.
Additional Experience
- Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
- Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
- Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
- Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%)
- Driving; Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
- Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
- Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
Nearest Major Market: Erie
Division or Field Office:
Office of Sec, Gen Counsel
Work from:
- Applications are accepted from college students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
- A four-year degree student should be completing sophomore, junior, or senior year (graduating in spring 2027 thru spring 2029)
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is highly preferred
- A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
- A personal mentor
- A variety of educational, social and community service events with other interns
- Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
- Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
- We have multiple talent programs and initiatives focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance.
Position Summary
Under close supervision, performs functional duties for assigned division. Performs special projects as required.
The purpose of the Internal Audit Department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve ERIE’s operations. The mission of internal audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing independent risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The Internal Audit Department helps the organization accomplish its strategy and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
As an Internal Audit intern, you will:
- Be provided opportunities to develop skills and gain experience and knowledge of the Internal Audit profession, including risk management practices
- Assist in conducting audit projects throughout the organization, impacting the control environment and providing executive management with assurance as to the adequacy of the design and the effectiveness of the controls in place
- Interact and network with members of Internal Audit, process and control owners, and leaders throughout the organization, enabling the intern to build relationships that will benefit them their entire career
- Use business systems and applications to electronically communicate, perform analysis, document tests of controls, and complete audit assignments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs various tasks related to the achievement of division objectives.
- Conducts research and gathers information and assists in creating presentations as required.
- Analyzes data and reports findings.
- Verifies and enters data into appropriate system, and updates electronic files.
- Provides clerical and administrative support as needed.
- Completes special projects as required.
The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.
Capabilities
- Values Diversity
- Information Management Skills
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Job-Specific Knowledge
- Collaborates
- Customer Focus
- Cultivates Innovation
- Instills Trust
- Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
- Ensures Accountability
- Decision Quality
Qualifications
Minimum Educational Requirements
- High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
- Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required.
Additional Experience
- Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
- Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
- Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
- Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%)
- Driving; Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
- Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
- Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
Nearest Major Market: Erie
Internal Audit Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Protiviti15
- CVS Health4
- Navy Federal Credit Union3
- Coinbase2
- Air Products2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Internal Audit Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role posting suggests
Large employers, particularly banks, insurers, and Fortune 500 companies with structured audit programs, recruit summer interns the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so new openings appear year-round. Set a regular search cadence now rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build audit evidence before your first application
Hiring teams expect limited work history at the intern level, so give them something concrete to evaluate. A documented case study analyzing a real or simulated process, a data analysis project identifying anomalies, or coursework-based audit simulation with a written findings memo all demonstrate the analytical judgment internal audit teams are screening for.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors with industry connections or your career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity so you reach employers who do not recruit on campus at all.
Practice your technical screen before you submit
Internal audit intern interviews typically include a case conversation or analytical exercise testing how you structure a problem, prioritize risks, and communicate your reasoning. Practice out loud, walking through your logic step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final answer. Rehearse with real audit scenarios, not just definitions.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs first
Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and professional services firms run cohort-based audit internship programs designed to train candidates new to the field. These programs offer broad exposure and strong conversion rates, but they recruit early and fill fast. Identify the programs that match your target industry and apply in the first wave of postings.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 8% of the internal audit internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take. Migrate Mate's work-type filter lets you set this at the start of your search and apply it consistently.
Internal Audit Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an internal audit internship?
Lead with coursework and project work rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this stage. The concrete artifact that helps most is a documented case study or analytical project showing you can assess a process, identify a control gap, and communicate findings clearly. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an internal audit internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real audit work, team headcount at the time your internship ends, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by treating every assignment as a portfolio piece, but build your search in parallel rather than counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for internal audit internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, particularly financial services firms and Fortune 500 companies with structured audit rotational programs, recruit their summer intern cohorts the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and the right time to apply is whenever you find a role that fits.
Are internal audit internships paid?
Most professional internal audit internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Nonprofit and government audit internships occasionally offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should an internal audit internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Document two or three completed projects that show you can analyze data, evaluate a process, or identify a control issue, and name the tools you used, such as Excel, SQL, or audit management software. Add relevant coursework in accounting, risk, or data analysis. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote internal audit internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 92% of the internal audit internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is an internal audit rotational internship?
Rotational audit internships place you in two or more business units or audit focus areas over a single term, giving you exposure to financial, operational, and compliance audits rather than one workstream. They are designed for candidates new to the field and are typically run by large companies with formal internal audit functions. These programs recruit early and fill competitive cohorts quickly, so apply in the first wave of postings.
Can international students get internal audit internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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