Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Intern

• Work with Protiviti’s clients, typically among the world’s leading companies
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to complex business problems
• Gain experience across different industries and develop technical, professional, and leadership capabilities
• Work across Business Process Audit and Advisory or Technology Audit and Advisory
• Explore business processes, identify and mitigate emerging risks, develop solutions, and encourage best practices
• Help clients meet regulatory and compliance requirements and improve core business process efficiency and effectiveness
• Manage risk, monitor and test controls, enhance security, and improve corporate governance
• Assess and advise on technology risks and opportunities, including cybersecurity, AI risk, data governance, and cloud
• Advise on controls, regulatory compliance, privacy, software development, technology resilience, and technology governance
• Participate in projects assigned by Talent Managers based on career growth, skills, and business needs
• Interact with leaders across the practice
• Participate in internal initiatives and receive hands‑on training
• Collaborate with advisors, team members, and clients

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related fields)
• Authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be within one year of final graduation at the time of internship
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying AI tools to analytical and research tasks (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GenAI)
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries
• Technical proficiency aligning with the assigned capability area
• Works effectively in teams, as well as independently
• Applies creativity and analytical thinking to problem‑solving
• Evaluates, synthesizes, organizes, and interprets data effectively
• Embraces challenges with a growth mindset and contributes to meaningful outcomes
• Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance
• Demonstrates a strong academic background
• Drives toward obtaining professional certifications
• Understanding of internal audit processes, including emerging technologies, frameworks, and audit objectives
• Handling and analyzing data and information in various formats
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Entry‑level proficiency in software development, best practices, and methodologies
• Interest in advanced analytics and automation technologies such as Alteryx, MS Power Platform, and Python
• Ability to leverage AI tools with strong human judgment in the loop
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of the internship
• Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment

Demonstrates strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with proficiency in AI tools and data analysis. Possesses a solid understanding of internal audit processes and regulatory compliance, while effectively collaborating with teams to deliver client‑focused solutions.

• AI Tools Proficiency
• Data Analysis
• Internal Audit Processes
• Regulatory Compliance
• Microsoft Office Suite

• Data Visualization
• Software Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Problem‑Solving
• Emerging Technologies
• Audit Objectives
• Data Governance
• Cloud Technologies
• Cybersecurity

• Advanced Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Creativity
• Growth Mindset
• Feedback Seeking

• Business Process Audit
• Advisory Services
• Corporate Governance
• Risk Management
• Compliance Requirements

• Microsoft Copilot
• GenAI
• Power BI
• Alteryx
• MS Power Platform
• Python