2027 Corporate Intern - Audit

Associated Bank - Corp; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 76,534,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Volunteer time off

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Associated Bank offers a 12-week internship program designed to provide hands-on experience and real-world skills while exploring career options. You will participate in structured programming, support Internal Audit activities, and develop critical thinking and communication abilities within a collaborative environment.

The internship emphasizes growth, mentorship, and exposure to our culture, values, and mission, with opportunities across the organization and a focus on diverse, inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing at internship start date; must not have graduated prior to internship start date.
• Excel skills preferred.
• AI knowledge preferred.
• Critical thinking skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured corporate internship programming, including orientation, workshops and networking events.
• Assist Internal Audit with audit fieldwork across multiple business areas.
• Perform SOX and internal control testing to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Document testing procedures, results, and supporting information for audit conclusions.
• Collaborate with Audit Managers, auditors, Internal Audit leadership, and business partners on engagements.

Skills

Excel skills

AI knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree student

Job description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

About Our Internship Program

Your internship is more than a summer experience. It's a chance to explore what's next. During Associated Bank's 12-week internship program, you'll gain meaningful, hands‑on experience and build real‑world skills while exploring career possibilities and discovering where your interests and strengths could take you. You'll grow your network and learn from mentors and colleagues across the organization, all while experiencing our culture, values and mission in action and discovering what it's like to build your career at Associated Bank.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in structured corporate internship programming, including orientation, workshops, networking events, research projects, and professional development activities.
• Support Internal Audit by assisting with audit fieldwork across a variety of business areas.
• Perform Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) and internal control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and processes.
• Document testing procedures, results, and supporting information to contribute to audit conclusions.
• Collaborate with Audit Managers, auditors, Internal Audit leadership, and business partners supporting audit engagements.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and team discussions to develop knowledge of audit processes, risks, controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute meaningful work directly supporting audit engagements while developing communication, critical thinking, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines, and complete additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's Degree student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of internship start date; must not have graduated prior to internship start date.

Preferred

• Excel skills.
• AI knowledge.
• Critical thinking.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll be part of a supportive, growth‑focused team that values your contributions and invests in your development. We offer meaningful career paths, community engagement opportunities, and a culture built on respect and teamwork.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well‑being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please [e-mail] you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

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Associated Bank isPay Transparencycompliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$17.00 - $26.71 per hour