Internal Audit Trainee

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most : our people . At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a 2026 Internal Audit Trainee in our Purchase, NY or Morristown, NJ office(s).

Our Trainee Program is an 18-month - 24-month program beginning in July 2026 designed to equip you with the essential business and technical skills needed to build a successful career in insurance.

As an Internal Audit Trainee, you will support the audit team in executing audit engagements. This includes planning audits, conducting fieldwork, assessing controls, and reporting findings. Graduates will gain exposure to various audit functions and develop a comprehensive understanding of the organization's operations.

Our Trainees will participate in a dynamic rotational experience designed to build your leadership potential and insurance expertise. This rigorous curriculum also includes training in negotiation, risk analysis and relationship management.

Sompo's Trainee Program serves as a launchpad for career advancement, empowering you to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for success in your respective field.

What can I expect as an Internal Audit Trainee?

On-the-Job Learning

Trainees are embedded in audit teams, gaining exposure to real-world audit engagements. Responsibilities include audit planning, fieldwork testing, control assessments, and reporting.

Directed Self-Study

Trainees pursue the Internal Audit Practitioner designation (IIA). Sompo International supports exam fees, study materials, and provides study leave.

Professional Development

Training in communication, negotiation, self-awareness, and business acumen will be part of the training activities. Participation in industry seminars and conferences is encouraged.

Mentorship

Each trainee is assigned a mentor from a different team to broaden exposure. Mentors support development through regular 1 : 1s and performance reviews.

What will I need to be an Internal Audit Trainee?

Qualifications, Skills and Experience :

Sompo employees are some of the best and brightest in the industry. When recruiting the next generation of Sompo employees, we consider graduating Seniors, and recent college graduates with previous internship experience working in Accounting, Finance, Risk, IT, Economics, or related fields.

Additional requirements include :

• Bachelor's degree
• Graduation date of May 2026
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Willingness to travel for audit engagements as needed.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing audit priorities and environments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Local to the desired office location or able to arrange housing and transportation in the area to support an in-office working arrangement while in the Trainee Program
• Eligible candidates must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without restriction

Salary Range : $70,000 - $77,500 Actual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.

Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs :

In today's world, what do we stand for?

Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo International, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. Click here to learn more about life at Sompo.

Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions - we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.