Audit Services Intern

Job overview

The Audit Services Intern role is hybrid in Des Moines, IA, beginning in May 2027, with a hybrid schedule of 10–20 hours per week during the academic year and in-office days Tuesday through Thursday. Compensation is not specified. The intern supports Audit Services, a department in Wellmark’s Legal Division that works to improve organizational controls and risk awareness. The internship provides hands-on exposure to audit and consulting work across financial, operational, compliance, performance, and technology areas. The intern assists with audit testing, findings summaries, data reviews, and support for external audits, contributing to risk management and governance processes.

What you'll do

• Assist with financial, operational, and compliance audit work
• prepare summaries of audit findings
• support external auditors during interim, year-end financial, and SOC 1 audits
• test controls and conduct process walkthroughs
• review data for accuracy and completeness
• analyze transactions in processes such as claims and membership and enrollment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

audit services

internship

hybrid

des moines ia

wellmark

financial audit

operational audit

compliance audit

risk management

data analysis

summer 2027

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Meaningful work, professional development, hands-on experience, learning from subject matter experts and leaders, and networking with other interns.

Why this role

Summer 2027 internship with potential to transition to part-time work in fall 2027; exposure to multiple audit areas.

About the employer

Wellmark, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.