Third-Party Risk & Analytics Intern (Year-Round)

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

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Division Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Division serves as the enterprise center of expertise for sourcing, supplier management, third-party risk operations, and supporting technologies. The team partners with business units and suppliers to drive efficient processes, maintain high-quality data, and support effective supplier governance across the source-to-pay lifecycle.

Position Overview

The Third-Party Risk & Analytics Intern will support supplier lifecycle management, data governance, reporting, and operational activities related to third-party risk management. This role will provide hands-on experience working with supplier and contract data, business systems, and AI-enabled tools while contributing to process improvement initiatives. The intern will work closely with experienced team members in a collaborative environment, receiving structured training before progressively taking on greater independence and responsibility.

This hybrid internship is based in our downtown Cincinnati headquarters and is designed for a student who can work part-time during the fall and spring semesters, with the opportunity to transition to full-time hours during summer breaks. Interns are expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday when working full-time during the summer, consistent with the team's standard hybrid schedule. During the school year, we recognize the need for flexibility around academic commitments, but interns are expected to be onsite as much as possible based on their class schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update supplier, contract, and engagement records within the Third-Party Service Platform (TPSP) platform.
• Audit, validate, and cleanse data to improve accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Analyze data to identify trends, reporting needs, and process improvement opportunities.
• Utilize AI and Copilot tools to perform data research, analysis, validation, and reporting activities.
• Support supplier onboarding activities and workflow coordination.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries received through shared team in boxes and support queues.
• Support data governance, system testing, and enhancement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and process documentation.
• Assist with audit, compliance, and management reporting activities.
• Collaborate with team members on operational and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Risk Management, or related fields.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in data analysis, data governance, business systems, or risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Experience with ServiceNow, AI tools (e.g., Copilot), or related business systems is a plus, but not required.

Business Unit:

AFG Procurement

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

• Excludes seasonal employees and interns.