2027 Future Talent Program - Audit - Co-op

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, invites rising sophomores to join its Future Talent Co-op in Corporate Audit and Assurance Services.

The six-month program places you on SOX audit projects and exposes you to data analytics, internal controls, and global healthcare operations. Based at the global headquarters in Rahway, the program runs June through December 2027 with onboarding, training, and hands-on projects across Finance.

Qualifications

• Current Sophomores enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics preferred
• Dedication to teamwork
• Demonstrated leadership
• Passion and commitment to learning
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Proven success in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to self‑motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as finance colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task
• Demonstration of ethics and integrity within a professional work environment

Responsibilities

• Work on audit projects with the SOX project management team.
• Use data analytics to gain insights into business practices and internal controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance.
• Complete a six-month co-op with onboarding and training.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers and leaders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Ethics and integrity

Education

BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics

GPA 3.3 or above

Job description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals

Our Finance team brings financial perspectives into overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state‑of‑the‑art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting, and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.

Position Overview

Our company Corporate Audit and Assurance Services Co‑op participants will be placed onto audit projects and work with our Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) project management team. These teams collaborate with stakeholders across the Finance organization, helping to solve vital business needs for Finance by leveraging data analytics and understanding implications on global healthcare systems.

By joining the Co‑op program, individuals will gain an understanding of how the company is fulfilling its purpose of inventing medicines to improve people’s lives. The Co‑op will allow individuals to gain knowledge on products, healthcare systems, payors, and regulatory and reputational risks while working intimately with our global business operations. In addition, individuals will use data analytics to gain insights into business practices and the execution of the company’s strategy; this includes a deeper knowledge of internal controls, business compliance, and risk management. Individuals will be based in the global headquarters in Rahway, NJ.

This opportunity will last 6 months and will include several projects. These opportunities will provide you with a variety of experiences and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Opportunity To Innovate In a Changing World Through

• WIN AS ONE TEAM - We will empower you to work across the company developing and leveraging a network of relationships to achieve high-level business insights. We collaborate with different finance and business functions to achieve the goals of the company as one team.
• FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS - You will learn how to evaluate business operations, processes, and internal controls to effectively complete risk-based audits. Individuals are empowered to develop their skillsets through a wide breadth of engagements, across various business lines. This helps individuals to focus on what matters in a complex and evolving business environment.
• ACT WITH URGENCY - We act promptly as our company actively evolves in a changing world. Additionally, MCAAS acts as a trusted advisor, supporting the enterprise via advisory engagements.
• EXPERIMENT, LEARN, AND ADAPT - We challenge the way we work every day as our Senior Leaders are committed to continuously evaluating new ways of working through ideation and experimentation. Individuals will be part of a culture where every experiment is taken as a lesson learned, which is part of the innovative process.
• EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - We are dedicated to bringing diverse backgrounds, cultures, and mindsets into our team. We believe in creating an environment when everyone can bring their full self to work and feel they are part of a team.
• SPEAK UP AND BE OPEN-MINDED - We work to break down silos and share our knowledge to better connect people and data. Individuals will be challenged to critically problem solve, act as trusted advisors, and utilize data & analytic applications to provide business insights. Co‑op participants will prepare and deliver presentations to both peers and leaders, sharing their successes and lessons learned.

This is opportunity spans from June to December 2027. Co‑ops will be full‑time.

The Co‑op is designed to be completed by rising juniors who are still enrolled in classes. During the summer, Co‑ops will complete a comprehensive onboarding and training. This training will provide expansive business, industry, and audit knowledge. Additionally, the training will develop overall finance and business acumen, enhance leadership skills, and offer extensive networking opportunities.

Position Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Current Sophomores enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics preferred
• Dedication to teamwork
• Demonstrated leadership
• Passion and commitment to learning
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Proven success in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to self‑motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as finance colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task
• Demonstration of ethics and integrity within a professional work environment

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
• GPA of 3.3 or above

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 USD

FTP2027

GSF2027

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/9/2026

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Requisition ID

R413254