What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Intern position at Pan-American Life Insurance Group?
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 process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across the organization. The intern will play an active role in Project Surge, a key PALIG initiative designed to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational performance.
Throughout the internship, the student will support advisory work and team-led projects by analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and collaborating with Internal Audit team members and business partners. The intern will contribute to initiatives aimed at improving workflows, organizational structure, and overall operational performance, gaining exposure to strategic analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Additional Program Responsibilities Include
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.
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 process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives across the organization. The intern will play an active role in Project Surge, a key PALIG initiative designed to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational performance.
Throughout the internship, the student will support advisory work and team-led projects by analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and collaborating with Internal Audit team members and business partners. The intern will contribute to initiatives aimed at improving workflows, organizational structure, and overall operational performance, gaining exposure to strategic analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Additional Program Responsibilities Include
- Participating in regularly scheduled Lunch & Learn sessions highlighting different business functions
- Engaging in other planned internship program activities and events
- 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)
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.