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2027 Internal Audit Summer Internship Program
Protective Life · Internships
- Pay
- $21/hr
- Hours
- Intern
- Where
- Birmingham, AL
- Posted
- Sep 16
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Are you driven to succeed and eager to grow? Do you want to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world business setting? Are you looking for opportunities to develop new skills and gain valuable experience? If your answer is “yes,” then Protective’s Summer Internship Program is perfect for you!
Our Internship Program is an annual 8-week program that provides high-performing college students with hands-on experience working with an organization that has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers in 2025.
What you'd do
- Education: Undergraduate (Juniors and Seniors preferred) or Graduate students. Students must be actively enrolled in either an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program as of May 31st, 2027 to be eligible.
- Majors: IT, Data Analytics, Math, Accounting, or similar degrees.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical skills
- Comfort with Technology
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.
- Relevant Work Projects: Interns will be assigned to projects that align with our Internal Audit team's goals.
- These projects will provide hands-on experience in compliance and risk auditing and the chance to apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges.
- This intern's projects will include participating in audit discussions with business areas, testing controls, as well as analyzing the documentation of existing controls.
- Interns will work closely with their teams to deliver impactful results.
- Professional Development Training: Interns will attend workshops and training sessions focused on enhancing their professional skills.
- Topics may include resume building, interview techniques, leadership development, and industry-specific knowledge.
- These sessions aim to prepare interns for successful careers post-graduation.