IT Assurance Intern

About the role

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared toward enhancing your career. This paid internship experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide interns with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

The IT Assurance team plays a critical role in helping Ahold Delhaize USA manage risk and strengthen internal controls across financial, operational, and technology environments. The team partners with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate processes, identify risks, and support a strong control environment that enables the organization to operate effectively and securely. Through collaboration with teams across Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Merchandising Services, Information Technology, and other business functions, the IT Assurance team helps drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. The IT Assurance Intern will gain hands-on experience in risk management, internal controls, and assurance practices while supporting the team in the following areas:

• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT and business process controls through testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Analyze data to identify control deficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support assurance activities by validating control design and operating effectiveness.
• Collaborate with business partners to evaluate and strengthen internal control processes.
• Assist in identifying control gaps and developing practical recommendations to enhance the overall control environment.
• Participate in projects and engagements both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Gain exposure to key business risks, emerging technology-related risks, and assurance practices within a large, complex organization.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced risk and controls professionals while developing technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Operations Management, or related field.

Skills

• Action Oriented: Demonstrates initiative, energy, and a strong desire to learn and achieve results.
• Collaborative: Builds positive working relationships and contributes effectively within team environments.
• Strong Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening to understand diverse perspectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to evaluate processes, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Organization & Time Management: Effectively prioritizes responsibilities and manages multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working independently while collaborating with professionals across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge
• Career assistance and mentoring in obtaining full-time positions within Ahold Delhaize USA
• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities
• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest
• Involvement in group community service events
• Networking and professional-engagement opportunities
• Access to online career-development tools and resources
• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Pay

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position. Salary ranges:

• ME/NC/PA/SC: $18.10 – $34.20 per hour
• IL/MA/MD: $20.00 – $37.80 per hour

Schedule

Approximate 12‑week internship session from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027. Hybrid work environment requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office.

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About the role

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared toward enhancing your career. This paid internship experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide interns with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

The IT Assurance team plays a critical role in helping Ahold Delhaize USA manage risk and strengthen internal controls across financial, operational, and technology environments. The team partners with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate processes, identify risks, and support a strong control environment that enables the organization to operate effectively and securely. Through collaboration with teams across Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Merchandising Services, Information Technology, and other business functions, the IT Assurance team helps drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. The IT Assurance Intern will gain hands-on experience in risk management, internal controls, and assurance practices while supporting the team in the following areas:

• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT and business process controls through testing, analysis, and documentation.
• Analyze data to identify control deficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support assurance activities by validating control design and operating effectiveness.
• Collaborate with business partners to evaluate and strengthen internal control processes.
• Assist in identifying control gaps and developing practical recommendations to enhance the overall control environment.
• Participate in projects and engagements both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Gain exposure to key business risks, emerging technology-related risks, and assurance practices within a large, complex organization.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced risk and controls professionals while developing technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Operations Management, or related field.

Skills

• Action Oriented: Demonstrates initiative, energy, and a strong desire to learn and achieve results.
• Collaborative: Builds positive working relationships and contributes effectively within team environments.
• Strong Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening to understand diverse perspectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Able to evaluate processes, identify risks, and develop practical recommendations.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Organization & Time Management: Effectively prioritizes responsibilities and manages multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working independently while collaborating with professionals across all levels of the organization.

Benefits