Internal Audit & Advisory Intern

Job description

This Internal Audit & Advisory Internship is open for the summer of 2027. As an intern, you will have an opportunity to support and gain exposure to several enterprise processes and testing capabilities that will contribute to Venerable’s strategic objectives. Specific responsibilities and areas of exposure will vary, but may include: Perform guided internal control testing and assessment of exceptions. Using data analysis tools to summarize data extracts, organize data at varying levels, and interpret trends in data for various audit and risk function collaborative tests. Using data visualization tools to build reports and interactive tools to understand key market risks in our variable annuity products and the capital market derivatives used to hedge those risks. Developing and presenting memorandums to summarize analysis and results for various types of audiences including the Head of Internal Audit & Advisory. Building and maintaining documentation on processes. Assisting with quantitative analysis, completion of audit projects, improving processes and analytics. Building an understanding of the primary risk drivers and controls of Venerable. Gaining an understanding of financial and insurance industry. Recommended Qualifications: Student applicants are expected to have a strong curiosity over data and data outcomes, willing to improve their skills on technical / enterprise tools, display personal initiative and invest in communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Highly curious and comfortable in a complex and technical environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills & strong technical skills inclusive of advanced Excel functions, leverage of the enterprise’s Large Language Model to drive analytical outcomes. In pursuit of a college degree in Business, Entrepreneurial and/or Computer science or related background, including exposure to programming languages such as Python, is also a plus. Willingness to understand or experience with data and database concepts, data relationships, and data reporting visualization is also an asset. Knowledge of Cloud Services is a plus. Exposure to Microsoft PowerBI is also a plus. Prior internship or co-op experience desired but not necessary. Note: Eligibility for this internship requires a student's availability to work our hybrid in-office schedule, based in our West Chester, PA office. Housing assistance is not provided. This position is not open to applicants who require sponsorship for legal U.S. work authorization now or at any point in the future post-graduation. #LI-DNI Venerable Values: Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here: We are Courageous - We think critically, ask "why?" and seek out creative solutions. We are Curious - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking. We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community. Please note: The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) during interviews is not permitted without the prior approval of Venerable, as the use of such tools may interfere with company confidentiality, misrepresent a candidate’s skills and experience or otherwise conflict with Venerable’s hiring policies. If you are selected for an interview and a reasonable accommodation is needed, please notify the Venerable Human Resources recruiter aligned to the open position in which you are interviewing for. If Venerable, in its sole discretion, determines that AI is being used during an interview without prior approval, Venerable reserves the right to end the interview early and/or disqualify a candidate.