About the role#
As an Internal Audit Intern, you will join our team for a 10-week summer program. This role provides hands-on exposure to how we assess risks and evaluate controls within a global financial services firm. You will work alongside audit professionals and business stakeholders to support the delivery of audit services and contribute to projects that enhance our control environment.
What you'll do#
- Assess risks and controls while executing audit testing and documenting your results.
- Communicate findings and support recommendations for business improvements.
- Follow up on corrective actions to ensure progress.
- Gain a practical understanding of the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and issue follow-up.
- Develop familiarity with internal control frameworks and audit standards, such as SOX and COSO.
- Participate in discussions with business partners and senior leaders to understand departmental risks and control activities.
- Partner with other interns on a capstone project to address a business challenge and present your findings to leadership.
What you'll need#
- You are a current college junior entering your senior year in Fall 2027.
- You are pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and accountability through your academic, work, or extracurricular experiences.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including formulas, charts, and pivot tables.
- A questioning mindset and sound judgment.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site, full-time internship.
About Brown Brothers Harriman
Brown Brothers Harriman is a financial services firm based in New York. Founded in 1818, the company operates as a private partnership. It provides services across two main lines, Investor Services and Capital Partners. The firm employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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