2027 Corporate Intern - IT Audit (Year-Round)

Associated Bank, NA; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Paid time off to volunteer in your is%

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource

Competitive salaries and professional

Well-being programs and incentives

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank's year-round internship offers hands-on experience, balancing full-time summer work with part-time academic-year duties, designed to build real-world skills while you stay in school.

You’ll join the IT Audit Practice Group, participate in structured programming, and gain exposure to cybersecurity controls, cloud concepts, and technology risk.

This program supports growth, mentors, and potential future opportunities within Associated Bank across safety and control disciplines.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a Bachelor's degree student in a relevant field.
• Available to work full-time in summer and part-time during the academic year.
• Interest in IT audit, cybersecurity and technology controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in internship programming, orientation, workshops and networking.
• Perform internal audit testing and assist with IT Audit fieldwork.
• Complete audit workpapers and support conclusions.
• Evaluate technology controls and validate controls are operating as intended.
• Support IT audit assignments in cybersecurity, cloud, and related areas.
• Collaborate with IT Audit team, Audit Managers and stakeholders.
• Learn IT audit methodology and develop skills toward future opportunities.
• Follow policies, confidentiality guidelines, and complete duties.

Skills

Tech concepts

Cybersecurity basics

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree student (sophomore to senior)

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. This year-round internship provides meaningful, hands-on experience designed to build real-world skills while you continue your education. You'll work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year , allowing you to build deeper expertise, take on greater responsibility, and explore a potential career path at Associated Bank. You'll grow your network and learn from mentors and colleagues across the organization, all while experiencing our culture, values and mission in action.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in structured corporate internship programming, including orientation, workshops, networking events, research projects, and professional development activities.
• Perform internal audit testing and assist with fieldwork for the IT Audit Practice Group.
• Complete audit workpapers, document testing results, and support the development of audit conclusions.
• Evaluate technology controls and validate whether controls are operating as intended across technology-focused audit areas.
• Support IT audit assignments involving areas such as cybersecurity controls, cloud computing, and other technology-related processes.
• Collaborate with IT Audit team members, Audit Managers, Internal Audit leadership, technology and cybersecurity stakeholders, and business and control owners.
• Build knowledge of Internal Audit methodology and technology risks and controls while developing skills aligned with future IT Auditor or Auditor I opportunities.
• 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

• Ability to understand and discuss technology concepts and terminology.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts or controls.
• Exposure to cloud-computing concepts.

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.

Benefits

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-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

Locations

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. Join our community on Facebook , LinkedIn and X .

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.