Enterprise Risk Assurance Intern
- Intern
Company Description
You and Northwestern Mutual. We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.
Our business is about helping people secure their financial futures, and that starts with putting people first – our clients, our employees and our field representatives. Northwestern Mutual is known for financial strength. We’re strong, innovative and growing. Come grow with us.
Job Description
At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.
We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.
We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.
We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What's the role?
The Enterprise Risk Assurance (ERA) department plays a fundamental role in ensuring that Northwestern Mutual remains financially sound, thereby enabling the company to fulfill its promises to our policyowners when they need us the most. To do so ERA collaborates with the business areas of Northwestern Mutual and certain of its subsidiaries by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes throughout the company.
We have an exciting opportunity for an energetic and analytical college student to participate on a variety of internal audits, through which he/she will learn about the audit process and assessment of risks and controls in a financial and insurance setting, as well as how data analytics can be used to facilitate the audit process and improve audit coverage.
Bring Your Best! What this role needs:
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist with performance of planned audits and projects, including performance of detailed audit testing, analysis of data, and preparation of accurate documentation to support audit testing performed and corresponding results.
- Prioritize and complete assignments timely and within communicated budgets, while maintaining high quality standards.
- Demonstrate teamwork by contributing to team and department goals and by sharing information and ideas with the team.
- Establish rapport and develop constructive relationships with team members, department personnel, and audit clients.
Qualifications:
- Sophomore, Junior, with a GPA of 3.0 or greater, pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or other relevant business degree.
- Strong interest in Audit and/or Risk Management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to deal effectively and professionally with people at all levels
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills, along with an ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- High degree of personal initiative, demonstrated ability to work independently, excellent follow-through ability and sense of personal responsibility.
- Availability to work 40 hours during the summer and 20 hours during the school year.
Position Type: Internship
Education Experience: Other
Employment Experience: 0-2 years
Licenses/Certifications:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Date: 12/09/2016