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IT Audit Data Analytics Intern

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, a Fortune 500 company. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value the unique perspective each of our employees bring to the workplace. We know that when people with different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively, we can exceed our business objectives.  We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that fosters creativity and enables our ongoing success. 

The Internal Audit Department Great American Insurance Group is currently seeking an Information Technology (IT) Audit Data Analytics Intern to join our team for the Spring, Summer, and/or Fall 2026 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 collect data and document concern/risk areas. In addition, you will assist in developing solutions to concerns/tasks.

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 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 data analysis, business systems, and technology concepts. 

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 and visualization tools a plus (Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI)

 

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).