Internal Audit Internship- Summer 2026

Job Details

TITLE:  Internal Audit Intern – Summer 2026

LOCATION:  Carmel IN or Chicago IL or Remote Eastern or Central Time

CNO’s Internal Audit Intern program is designed to provide college students with practical, hands-on experience in accounting and finance in the insurance industry. 

The Internal Audit Intern works as an integrated member of an audit team and is responsible for assisting with the execution of audit procedures, project work, administrative tasks and documenting information.  The intern may also assist with other nontechnical & administrative work, as well as the testing of financial and operational, and information systems controls. The Internal Audit Intern interacts with the audit team and may have some interaction with business unit personnel and the external auditors.

This is a paid internship, at competitive rates of approx. $21-$23/hour depending on location.  The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.

As an Internal Audit Intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the execution of specific audit procedures
• Prepare work papers, documenting the audit procedures performed
• Assist in the performance of follow-up work to determine the adequacy of corrective actions taken by management to implement audit recommendations and/or to correct Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control deficiencies
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Communicate effectively and concisely, both oral and written
• Identify matters that should be reviewed and/or escalated to Senior / Manager

At CNO Financial, we believe interns bring new perspectives to existing challenges. The CNO Financial Intern Program gives students an opportunity to learn about CNO and network while doing important work for the organization.

The CNO 2026 internship program will run May 18 through August 7, 2026.  During this period, we offer programming that complements the learning provided by the department through work and other activities such as

• Networking
• Leader Talks
• Career Counseling
• Development Opportunities
• Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series
• An in-person event at one of our Corporate offices during the summer
• Final Presentations
• Volunteering Event

Qualified candidates for an Internal Audit Intern position will have:

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Current status as a rising junior or rising senior, with anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Availability to work 10-12 weeks during the summer
• Experience using Microsoft Excel/ other Office products
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time/multi-task in order to complete work timely and accurately
• Demonstrates strong work ethic, initiative, teamwork, and flexibility to assist department in meeting organizational goals

During the summer at CNO, Interns are eligible for:

• Paid time to engage in Well-being and Inclusion events.
• The CNO Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite fitness center
• Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program.
• Onsite massage therapy
• Onsite ergonomics and pain management sessions
• Webinars focused on a variety of topics.
• Utilizing a free code for the Monumental Marathon entry
• R&R time prior to Memorial Day and July 4; provides the opportunity to disconnect 2 hours early.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.  Please note that the Company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to these positions or to provide these positions as OPT or CPT.

CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you’re most productive.  For students residing within 60 miles of CNO’s Carmel, IN or Chicago corporate office, interns will have access to come into the office.  If there are groups of interns near either location, informal lunches may also be arranged.  For interns not residing within 60 miles of a CNO corporate office, CNO also offers internships as fully remote / work-from-home from any US based location, as long as you are willing to work central or eastern time zone hours.  

CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents.  Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.

We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Customer Driven, and Excellence. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee.

At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company.  We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.

If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.