Co-Op Student
National Life Insurance Company
$18 - $27 / hour
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Description
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)
Base Pay Range. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.
Additional Compensation and Benefits. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.
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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National Life Group
1 National Life Dr
Montpelier, VT 05604
Benefits
- $27 USD 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
About this role
National Life Group's Audit Co-Op offers hands-on exposure to internal controls, risk assessment, and auditing practices within a established insurance company. You'll work directly with the audit team and external auditors on control testing across the organization, gaining foundational knowledge of how a large financial services company manages risk and compliance. The role includes opportunities to present findings to senior leadership and collaborate across departments on an enterprise-wide project.
This is designed for rising juniors majoring in accounting, finance, business, analytics, or related fields who maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher. The company values clear communication and the ability to conduct interviews and present to business unit staff and management. You'll have access to mentors from previous program cohorts, presentation coaching, and structured learning throughout the summer, along with networking opportunities across the organization.
The position is based in Montpelier, Vermont and requires in-office attendance. Note that this is listed as volunteer work with an hourly pay range of $18–$27, and National Life does not sponsor visas for this role. The company offers standard benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off, though specific details depend on the final offer.
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