Co-Op Student

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Role Summary

The Audit Co-Op will participate in hands-on training within the Audit team working directly with external auditors and control testing within the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Audit Co-Op will gain foundational understanding of risk assessment, internal control and identification
• Work directly with external auditors and control testing within the company
• Exposure to all areas of the company and opportunity to present to high-level leaders

Minimum Qualifications

• Rising Junior with 3.2 GPA or higher
• Major in Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics or other relevant majors

Preferred Qualifications

• Clear, effective and confident verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct an effective interview and/or present information in one-on-one and small group situations to business unit staff and/or Management, audit team and External Auditors.
• Ability to learn and apply basic auditing standards and techniques.

Program Highlights 

• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Learning opportunities throughout program
• Access to mentors (former program participants)

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.

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