Internal Audit Intern

Internal audit provides independent and meaningful feedback regarding risks, internal controls, compliance, and performance to assist managers in achieving their department's goals and objectives. Under the guidance of internal audit staff, the student intern will assist with various audits and special projects.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program with at least one semester remaining to complete all degree requirements following the internship.

• Degree major in:
  Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, Financial Studies, or IT field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Currently we have a hybrid work schedule which may be subject to change in the future.

• The Internal Audit Intern will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
• The primary focus will be to gain a general understanding of the processes and controls implemented by NYSTRS’ to provide a secure pension for our members
• Develop an understanding of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) which will guide you through the audit process
• Observe internal audit staff to gain insight into how the IPPF is used through audits daily activities
• Under the supervision of internal audit staff: document processes and controls in place
• perform audit tasks to evaluate processes and controls
• perform data analysis to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness
• develop recommendations for process or control improvements

This is a non-graded position

Salary Range $20.00 per hour

Temporary

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations. NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Established in 1921 by the New York State Legislature, the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) provides retirement, disability and death benefits to eligible New York State public school teachers and administrators. The System is among the 10-largest public pension funds in the nation based on total assets. Our Mission:
To provide our members with a secure pension. Our Vision:
To be the model for pension fund excellence and exceptional customer service. Our Values:
Respect, Excellence, Diversity, Balance, Integrity, Resourcefulness, Diligence