Employee Benefits Intern

About the Role

The Employee Benefits Intern position at IMA Financial Group, Inc. for the Summer 2027 program offers a valuable learning and development opportunity. Interns will gain exposure across foundational areas of employee benefits and financial analysis, working within a values-driven culture. This role involves a blend of core program activities shared with the cohort and specialized work tailored to the department. The internship is located at the Pasadena office with a flexible schedule of 4 days in-office and 1 day work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Build an understanding of medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and other employee benefit programs and their role within an employer’s overall strategy.
• Gain exposure to financial concepts used to evaluate employee benefit programs, including rates, claims experience, enrollment, contributions, and plan costs.
• Develop an introductory understanding of fully insured, level-funded, and self-funded arrangements and how employers evaluate cost and risk.
• Learn how financial teams review renewal information, analyze cost changes, and support the development of client renewal strategies.
• Work with benefit and financial data using Excel and other tools to organize information, identify trends, and support financial analysis.
• Observe how Financial Strategists collaborate with Client Executives, service teams, analysts, carriers, and other partners to support clients.
• Build communication, presentation, analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills through practical assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in a program related to Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance.
• Interest in insurance-related roles; involvement in insurance clubs or Gamma Iota Sigma is a plus.
• Students anticipated to graduate in Spring 2027, December 2027, or Spring 2028.
• Previous work or internship experience in a professional services or similar environment.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to problem-solve, think critically, and provide creative solutions.
• Proficiency with Excel and other data analysis tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 USD, determined by expected graduating year.
• Eligible for overtime in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Paid holidays.
• Five days of LifeBalance PTO (inclusive of vacation, sick time, or personal time).

Note: This internship role does not include participation in the company’s regular full-time benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision insurance.