This internship will work within the Internal Audit SOX/SOC Team. As an intern in the SOX/SOC team, you will support internal audit and compliance efforts reed to IT general computing controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and System and Organization Controls (SOC) reporting. This internship offers hands-on experience in risk assessment, control testing, and process improvement within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
You’ll work closely with experienced auditors and IT professionals to learn how technology risk is managed across enterprise systems and contribute to projects that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
What you’ll do:
Cigna’s 10 – 12 week summer internship program is designed to help further develop your skills and give you experience working in a dynamic environment. This opportunity will give you the chance to be a part of the following offerings:
"Real work”: through an Intern Project in which you may be able to:
- Assist in the documentation and testing of IT general controls for SOX and SOC compliance.
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Support internal audit fieldwork, including data gathering, control walkthroughs, and evidence collection.
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Help evaluate IT processes and identify potential control gaps or improvement opportunities.
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Participate in meetings with IT control owners and auditors to understand audit requirements and procedures.
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Contribute to the development of reports and presentations summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
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Collaborate with team members on automation initiatives and continuous monitoring efforts.
Community: Build relationships with our business partners, team members and other interns.
Leader Speaker Series: You and your fellow interns will be exposed to a variety of sessions and presentations given by members of the Cigna community.
What you need to do the job:
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Ideal candidates will be progressing toward a bachelor’s degree and have completed at least 3 years in desired majors including business, accounting, finance or other related fields.
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3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency in problem solving and analytical thinking.
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Demonstrate effective time management skills.
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Self-starter and motivated individual.
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Ability to work independently, multitask and deal with changing priorities.
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Ability to assist with SOX/SOC IT controls testing and evidence gathering.
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Verbally communicate testing results and findings to manager.
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Comfortable working in both an office-based and virtual team-based collaborative environment.
Additional Information:
Location: Nashville, TN; Bloomfield, CT; St. Louis, MO; Philadelphia, PA. This role can work from home; however, geographical preference is for the incumbent to be located in the Nashville, Bloomfield, St. Louis or Philadelphia area. The internship is paid, and housing assistance is not offered.
Work Authorization: One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with Cigna post-graduation. Therefore, this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks in summer 2026, beginning May 18, 2026.
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About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
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