2026 Compliance, Audit & Risk Management Summer Internship

Role Overview: 

The New York Life Summer Internship experience offers an exciting opportunity for rising juniors and seniors looking to gain exposure to a corporate environment. As part of your summer, you’ll participate in learning and development activities, gaining insight into our business and how our company functions. The summer internship program also includes additional social and networking opportunities where you will be able to expand your network with peers, mentors and senior leaders.  

The Summer Internship opportunity is 10 weeks long, beginning Monday June 1st, 2026, and concluding Thursday, August 6, 2026. Interns will work on a hybrid schedule with Mondays and Fridays remotely. 

Internship opportunities may be located in: New York, NY, White Plains, NY or Jersey City, NJ. Location is dependent upon the exact team you are aligned to; however, you will be able to specify your preferences on the job application.  

What You’ll Do: 

Join New York Life’s Compliance, Audit & Risk Management pathway and gain hands-on experience supporting the governance and oversight functions of our Corporate Audit, Risk Management, and Corporate Compliance departments. As an intern, you’ll learn how these teams help safeguard a Fortune 100 company by ensuring sound risk practices, ethical operations, and adherence to regulatory requirements. 

Interns in this pathway are placed on a team within one of these departments, based on business need. You’ll collaborate with professionals who protect New York Life’s reputation and support decision-making by ensuring that business practices meet the highest legal, ethical, and regulatory standards. 

Projects may include: 

• Supporting Corporate Audit by testing internal controls, reviewing documentation, and analyzing risk areas 

• Assisting Risk Management with identifying, measuring, and reporting on key risk indicators 

• Contributing to Corporate Compliance initiatives such as policy reviews, regulatory research, or monitoring procedures 

• Conducting research on emerging regulations and industry best practices 

• Preparing reports and presentations that communicate audit, compliance, or risk findings to stakeholders 

This pathway is ideal for students who are detail-oriented, curious about governance and regulatory oversight, and interested in learning how large organizations manage compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain trust with clients, regulators, and the public. 

What You’ll Bring:  

Must be enrolled at an accredited 4-year university or college with anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028.  

Preferred Skills:  

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and risks 

• Analytical and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with data or reporting tools a plus 

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities 

• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism 

• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines 

• Interest in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit practices 

• Coursework or interest in business, accounting, finance, economics, political science, or related fields 

Additional Details: 

• Internship applications will only be accepted through December 31st, 2025.
• Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and notified by the end of January if selected to interview.
• Interns are expected to work for the duration of the 10-week internship.  

To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, this program is not available to those authorized to work under optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).  

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