Corporate Audit Intern, Summer 2026

Job Description
Internship candidates can expect a fulltime onsite internship program, running from June 1, 2026 through August 7, 2026. This internship opportunity is offered in Milwaukee, WI.
Internship candidates who are relocating for the summer internship opportunity are eligible for round-trip airline/train travel and mileage reimbursement to and from your internship location and company-provided housing for the duration of the summer internship program in accordance with the company's relocation policy.
Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. After application and initial screening conversation, interns are interviewed. Selected candidates are hired to a specific team at NM based on their skills and interests, providing exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and meaningful work. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!
Corporate Audit Internship
As a Corporate Audit Intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutual's success. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions.

• Corporate Audit: Participate on in-progress audits, including directed audit testing, documentation of audit testing performed, participation in discussions with audit clients, and drafting audit issue documents upon identification of audit issues, all under the direction of your audit manager and mentor. In addition, you will participate in department meetings and training that occurs throughout the summer.
  Corporate Audit: Participate on in-progress audits, including directed audit testing, documentation of audit testing performed, participation in discussions with audit clients, and drafting audit issue documents upon identification of audit issues, all under the direction of your audit manager and mentor. In addition, you will participate in department meetings and training that occurs throughout the summer.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs. Minimum qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: Accounting or Auditing.
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred skills and proficiencies

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Next steps
We encourage you to apply! Once your application is reviewed, if selected to move forward, our UR team members will reach out for a call, where we will learn more about you and share internship opportunities aligning to your interests and skills and share any next steps of our recruiting process.
Who we are
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you'll be working for a company that's consistently voted among the "most admired" in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us.
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$16.50
Pay Range - End:
$30.00
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is listed.
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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups