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Internal Audit Intern

CompanyPan-American Life Insurance Group
LocationNew Orleans
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 23, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support Internal Audit initiatives by evaluating business processes, operational efficiency, and risk management. Responsibilities include co-leading advisory projects, analyzing organizational controls, and contributing to recommendations for performance improvement.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2594
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1911 and headquartered in New Orleans, Pan American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) provides life, accident, and health insurance to more than 7.3 million customers across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. PALIG operates through over 30 member companies and 2,200 employees in 22 countries. PALIG holds a Financial Strength Rating of A (Strong) from Fitch Ratings and A (Excellent) from AM Best. PALIG delivers trusted financial protection and lifelong well-being. Learn more about how we are people you can trust for life at palig.com.
About the Role

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) is seeking an intern to join the Internal Audit team this summer.

PALIG’s Summer Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global business environment while strengthening both technical and professional communication skills.

Key Intern Responsibilities / Expectations:

The internship will focus on supporting Internal Audit initiatives related to process improvement, operational efficiency, and risk management across the organization. Responsibilities include co-leading an Internal Audit advisory project to evaluate and strengthen business processes, assisting with audit-related reviews, and supporting additional team-led audit and advisory engagements.

Throughout the internship, the student will help analyze organizational processes, controls, and workflows, contribute to recommendations that enhance efficiency and effectiveness, and support initiatives aimed at improving overall organizational structure and performance.

Additional program responsibilities include:

  • Participating in regularly scheduled Lunch & Learn sessions highlighting different business functions

  • Engaging in other planned internship program activities and events

Key Program Details:

  • Candidates must be current undergraduate or graduate students

  • The internship typically lasts 10 weeks, running from late May through August (specific start and end dates are flexible)

  • Interns will report to the manager of the assigned department

  • Interns are expected to work approximately 40 hours per week in a full-time capacity

  • Interns should expect to be onsite 2–3 days per week at either the New Orleans, LA or Oak Brook, IL office (subject to manager discretion)

About Us:

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) serves the life, accident, and health insurance needs of individuals and businesses in 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands through its U.S.-based member companies — Pan-American Life Insurance Company and Pan-American Assurance Company.

At Pan-American Life, our employees are our greatest asset. We value the collaborative efforts of our teams, the trust of our partners, and the confidence of the policyholders whose life and health we protect. This longstanding commitment to excellence continues to drive our success.

Pan-American Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace.

Key Skills
Internal AuditProcess ImprovementOperational EfficiencyRisk ManagementData AnalysisBusiness Process EvaluationCommunicationProfessionalismTechnical SkillsWorkflow AnalysisControl Assessment
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipConsulting