Internal Audit Intern

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description
The Audit Intern supports the Internal Audit team in executing risk-based audits across business operations and strategic initiatives. This internship is ideal for students or early-career individuals interested in exploring a future in risk management, internal controls, and business advisory. Interns will work closely with experienced auditors to gain hands-on experience in audit processes, data analysis, and compliance practices.

Key Learning Opportunities & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing basic audit documentation such as process narratives and risk/control matrices under supervision.
• Participate in control walkthroughs to observe and understand business processes.
• Help gather and organize audit evidence using predefined templates and checklists.
• Conduct simple data testing using Excel tools (e.g., filters, pivot tables) with guidance.
• Support audit planning activities by updating task boards and tracking assignments.
• Maintain organized audit workpapers within an audit management system (e.g., TeamMate or Workiva).
• Attend team meetings including daily stand-ups and retrospectives to learn Agile audit practices.
• Shadow senior auditors during stakeholder interviews and report presentations.
• Assist in monitoring remediation efforts for closed findings.
• Explore basic automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Python scripts) and generative AI prompts for audit documentation.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong interest in internal audit, risk management, or data analytics.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and willingness to learn in a team environment.

• This internship does not include supervisory responsibilities.
• Minimal travel may be required (approximately 15%).
• Internship duration and schedule may vary based on academic calendar and business needs.