Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.
At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.
Internal Audit evaluates the effectiveness of internal processes and procedures of the various business units and subsidiaries.
The Internal Audit Department Great American Insurance Group is currently seeking an Information Technology (IT) Audit Intern to join our team for the Summer and/or Fall 2025 Semester(s). This individual will assist in the safeguarding of assets and the reliability of company records for American Financial Group, Great American Insurance Group, and their subsidiaries through your assistance in the performance of audits.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
- You will work closely with audit management and engagement coordinators to conduct internal audit engagements at Great American Insurance Group and its subsidiaries.
- You will participate in simple to moderately complex audits of application, operating systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with the audit process/steps prescribed by management.
- You will play a role in verifying the effectiveness of controls at the network, operating system, database, and application level.
- As a team member, you will assist with annual Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing over IT General Controls and provide support for independent auditors in preparation of System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II Reports.
- You will attend process walkthrough meetings and assist in the performance of tests with other members of the audit team, leveraging data analysis techniques when applicable.
- You will assist in the collection of data and documentation of concern/risk areas. In addition, you will assist in developing solutions to concerns/tasks.
- During engagements, you will help identify possible operating improvements and participate in discussions with internal audit department management.
- You will play a part in the collaboration with external auditors and other business partners throughout Great American Insurance Group.
- You will meet with company leaders as a part of the Intern Speaker Series to learn more about their respective roles throughout the company.
- Additionally, you will perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business/Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- Current/most recent GPA of 3.25 or above.
- Campus involvement. Leadership experience a plus.
- Familiar with business systems and technology concepts. Experience with data analysis techniques a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilize critical thinking and technical aptitude to draw conclusions based on the information presented.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems of a moderate complexity independently.
- Ability and willingness to work well in teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Experience with Adobe Pro and Microsoft Visio is a plus.
- Experience with data analysis tools a plus (Tableau, Alteryx)
Other Information
- Targeted learning objectives to obtain Co-op credit for colleges and universities.
- Paid internship with hourly wage based on educational and professional experience.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Part-time internship flexibility (Minimum of 20 hours per week)
- Flexible scheduling to ensure the internship duration aligns with college/university semesters (3-4 months).
Business Unit:
AFG Internal Audit
Benefits:
Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
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What We Do
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. We have more than 30 specialty property and casualty insurance businesses, and in 2021, approximately 50% of our gross written premium in our property and casualty operations was generated by business units with a Top 10 market ranking.
Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 110 years (most recent rating evaluation of "A+" (Superior) affirmed December 3, 2021). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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