2027 Internal Audit - Information Technology & Cybersecurity Summer Internship

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BBH offers a 10-week Summer 2027 Internal Audit IT internship in New York, open to current juniors. You will explore how technology, risk, and finance intersect while gaining hands-on exposure to controls, cybersecurity, and audit testing within a global financial firm.

As an IT Intern, you’ll work on planning, fieldwork, and risk assessments, with mentorship and professional development opportunities. A strong tech focus and leadership potential are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Background in information technology through major, minor, certs, or hands-on projects.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity; background preferred.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals, networks, OS, and cloud basics.
• GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership through academics or activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Assist IT Internal Audit in planning and fieldwork.
• Examine access management, data integrity, network security.
• Review system configurations and perform risk assessments.
• Test automated processes and document findings.
• Translate findings into practical recommendations for technologists.

Skills

Information technology

Cybersecurity

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Cybersecurity / Data Analytics / Software Engineering / MIS

Job description

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

2027 Internal Audit - Information Technology & Cybersecurity Internship

New York | Summer 2027 | 10-Week On-Site Program | Open to Current Juniors

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what's next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Where technology, risk, and finance intersect. Start your career at the center of all three.

If you are studying cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a related field - and you are drawn to understanding how technology works beneath the surface and how it is defended - this internship is your opportunity to apply that curiosity at a 200+ year-old global financial firm. We are especially interested in students with a background and genuine interest in cybersecurity As an Internal Audit IT Intern supporting BBH's Technology division, you will gain direct insight into the systems that move money, safeguard client data, and keep global markets running, and you will help ensure those systems hold up against evolving threats. It is part investigative work, part technology deep dive, and a genuine head start on a career in cybersecurity, IT audit, risk, or technology consulting. We value our internship programs as they help us identify our future hires and leaders.

What You’ll Experience in BBH’s Internship Program:

• Overview: A unique 10-week internship program designed to immerse you in BBH's culture and our various lines of business
• Hands-On Learning: Contribute to meaningful Internal Audit projects that build practical experience in risk assessment, internal controls evaluation, audit testing, documentation, and communicating findings
• Mentorship: Learn from industry experts who will guide you through the intricacies of the financial services landscape
• Professional Development: Strengthen your communication and leadership skills through workshops, presentations, networking opportunities, case studies, and our speaker series throughout the program
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: Join a dynamic workplace that encourages diverse perspectives and fosters teamwork
• On-Site Presence: Immerse yourself in our company culture and accelerate your professional development with your daily in-office presence
• Community Impact: Opportunities to give back through our BBHcares philanthropy program, supporting the communities we serve

The Team You’ll Join:

BBH's Internal Audit IT team is the independent group that supports and challenges the firm's Technology division. We evaluate technology infrastructure, cybersecurity protocols, cloud platforms, and system controls to make sure the risks that matter most to the firm and our clients are being managed - and we report what we find directly to senior leadership and the Board.

As an Internal Audit IT Intern, you will sit with the team through audit planning and fieldwork - examining access management, data integrity, network security, and application controls. You will help test automated processes, review system configurations, and conduct risk assessments under the guidance of IT Audit leadership, then help translate what you find into recommendations technologists actually act on. If you like solving puzzles, asking the questions no one else thought to ask, and seeing how technology powers global finance, we are ready for you.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• Technical Range: A working foundation across databases, operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, Mainframe), applications, cloud, and cybersecurity - and the ability to spot the risks and controls that live in each
• Internal Controls Evaluation: How to test control frameworks, find the gaps, and recommend fixes that stick
• Audit Methodology: an introduction to the full audit lifecycle, from planning and execution through to reporting
• Industry Credibility: Familiarity with NYDFS, NIST, COSO, and other standards that show up in every IT audit, cybersecurity, and risk job description - and a head start toward certifications like the CISA
• A Seat at the Table: Opportunities to meet senior leaders, hear how they think about risk in their departments, and learn how to explain technical findings to a non-technical audience
• A Capstone with Visibility: Partner with interns across the firm on a project tackling a real business challenge, and present it to senior leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently a junior in college, entering your senior year in Fall of 2027
• A background in information technology is required - through your major, minor, coursework, certifications, a prior internship, or hands‑on project work. Common fits include computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering, and management information systems, as well as finance, business, or accounting students with a genuine technology focus
• A background and demonstrated interest in cybersecurity is strongly preferred - for example, security‑focused coursework, a cybersecurity concentration or certificate, participation in a cyber club or CTF competition, security certifications, or personal projects in areas such as network defense, ethical hacking, threat analysis, or identity and access management. Tell us what drew you to the field
• Exposure to any of the following is a plus: cybersecurity fundamentals such as security controls, vulnerability management, encryption, or threat and risk frameworks, as well as networks, operating systems, databases and SQL, cloud platforms, and scripting or programming
• Strong academic achievement as evidenced through a GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, club, or work experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills - you can explain something technical to someone who is not
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, sharp attention to detail, and a questioning mindset
• Solid proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint - think multi‑sheet analysis, linking data across workbooks, advanced formulas, and building charts that tell a story

Salary Range

$25/hr + sign-on bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck-providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long‑term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well‑being.

We value diverse experiences.

We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn't followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn't meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often‑pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long‑term interests of our clients and our people. Our long‑tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day‑to‑day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

We value diverse experiences.

We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn't followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn't meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH the first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often‑pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long‑term interests of our clients and our people. Our long‑tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day‑to‑day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.