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United Airlines · 4 months ago

Intern - Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management (Summer 2026)

United States-IL-WHQ - Chicago - Corporate Support Center - Willis Tower

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

United Airlines is offering a summer internship for students in their Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management department. As an intern, you will work on projects related to internal audits, enterprise risk management, data analytics, and cybersecurity, gaining exposure to senior leadership and contributing to the organization’s control environments.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Support in audit planning, walkthroughs, and testing procedures to achieve audit objectives

Prepare detailed workpapers in line with departmental procedures and audit standards

Provide objective assessments and recommendations to improve operational controls and business processes

Participate in closing meetings with stakeholders to discuss audit results and management action plans

Participate in onsite field visits (e.g. cycle counts, airport audits)

Assist in supporting the development, implementation, and on-going maintenance of the ERM framework

Contribute to enterprise risk monitoring and reporting by gathering data supporting dashboards, KPIs, and meeting with key leaders on ERM process(es)

Help prepare ERM reporting packages and presentation materials for executive leadership and the Board of Directors

Analyze risk events, deficiencies, and emerging trends to support lessons learned and root cause analyses

Use data analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies, and insights that inform audit results and enhance efficiency

Build dashboards and visualizations to support risk and audit reporting

Assess the impact of emerging technologies and risks on the Company’s business and control environment

Support cybersecurity risk assessments and reviews of IT controls

Qualification

Data analyticsInternal auditEnterprise risk managementSQLPythonTableauPower BIAlteryxCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkAdaptabilityTime management

Required

Applicant must be a current student and within one year of graduation at either of the following levels: BS, BA (preferably major in Accounting or Internal Audit, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics/Science, Cybersecurity or a similar/related field)

Strong analytical skills with some experience working with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, Python or SAS

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills with focus on teamwork and ability to maintain professional relationships across all levels of staff and management

Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment

This role will be based in Chicago and follow a hybrid scheduling model

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Internship duration is 12 weeks during Summer 2026

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Willingness to travel up to 25%