About the role#
As a Digital Risk intern, you will help clients transform how they manage digital risks across AI, cyber, business applications, infrastructure, data, and third parties. You will work within a team to assess, design, and implement governance, risk, and control programs. This position offers exposure to various industry sectors, including Financial Services, National Consulting, and Government and Infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Assess, design, and implement governance, risk, and control programs.
- Help clients manage digital risks across AI, cyber, business applications, infrastructure, data, and third parties.
- Collaborate with clients from various sectors to address their technology strategies.
- Ensure clients have risk reduction practices and solutions in place to safeguard their business.
- Leverage firm-approved AI tools to enhance problem-solving and productivity.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in management information systems, technology, computer science, business analytics, or a related discipline.
- Passion for technology and a desire to work in risk management.
- Ability to analyze complicated financial, operational, and IT processes to identify risks and evaluate controls.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding AI-related risks.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher is ideal.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
- For Government & Public Sector practice: U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher.
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to client sites and EY offices.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: Hybrid (average of 3 days per week in person at a client site or EY office)
- Paid internship
- Locations: Cincinnati, OH; Charlotte, NC; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO
About EY
EY provides professional services including assurance, consulting, tax, and strategy. The firm operates in over 150 countries and maintains a global workforce of more than 400,000 employees. It is headquartered in London and functions as a privately held organization. The company focuses on services for clients across various sectors.
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