Internal Audit Manager Internships
Internal audit manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in controls testing and risk assessment, mentorship from working internal audit managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in 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 Manager 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 Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer audit internships
Large employers, including financial institutions and companies with structured audit programs, open summer intern applications as early as August and September. Smaller companies and co-ops post much closer to start dates. Check listings frequently starting in early fall so you do not miss the first recruiting wave.
Build a controls or risk project before you apply
Hiring teams for internal audit manager internships expect limited work history and look for coursework artifacts instead. A documented audit simulation, risk matrix, or controls walkthrough you completed independently, with the methodology and tools clearly described, gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate when your resume has no professional audit experience yet.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured cohort programs tied to your university, and accounting faculty or your career center often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller programs alongside campus activity reaches employers who do not recruit on campus at all, widening the pool you can get into.
Practice your audit interview format out loud
Internal audit manager intern screens typically include a behavioral interview focused on analytical thinking and ethics scenarios, and sometimes a case exercise testing how you work through a controls problem. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguity as much as your conclusion.
Target structured audit intern programs at larger organizations
Big Four accounting firms, major banks, and large corporations run cohort-based internal audit internship programs built to train candidates new to the field. These programs include rotations, formal mentorship, and structured feedback, and they recruit early in the fall semester. Identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave before headcount fills.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 8% of the internal audit manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing openings, then filter by location and work type so you are not spending time on roles you cannot accept.
Internal Audit Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an internal audit manager internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A concrete artifact, such as a documented audit simulation, risk matrix, or controls analysis you completed in class or independently, gives recruiters something to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an internal audit manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for internal audit manager interns is consistent performance on real work, team headcount at the end of the summer, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for it by delivering on every assigned project, but do not count on it when planning your next steps.
When should I apply for internal audit manager internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, including financial institutions and public accounting firms that run structured audit intern cohorts, recruit for summer positions the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-ops post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking frequently and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best chance at competitive programs.
Are internal audit manager internships paid?
Most professional internal audit manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon in this field at accredited companies, though academic credit arrangements exist at some smaller organizations.
What should an internal audit manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Two or three documented projects showing controls testing, risk assessment, or compliance analysis, with the tools used, such as Excel, ACL, or data analytics platforms, and links to case studies or class deliverables where available, give recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Add relevant coursework, any CPA exam progress, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote internal audit manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 92% of the internal audit manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational audit internship?
Rotational audit internship programs, offered by larger financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and Big Four firms, place interns across multiple business units or audit cycles during a single summer. They are designed for people new to the field, provide broad exposure to different risk areas, and are among the most competitive internal audit programs. Recruiting opens in early fall, so apply in the first wave.
Can international students get internal audit manager 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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