2027 Internal Audit Summer Internship

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) invites you to join its Internal Audit Internship in Boston for a 10-week program designed to immerse you in BBH’s culture and risk management practices. You will work with audit professionals on planning, fieldwork, and reporting, gaining hands-on exposure to control evaluation and risk assessment.

The program emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and collaboration across lines of business, with on-site presence and opportunities to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Current college junior entering senior year in Fall 2027, with an interest in the audit profession, finance, business, accounting, risk management, or related fields
• Strong academic achievement, GPA 3.3 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative through academic, work, or extracurricular experiences
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and inquisitive mindset
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including common formulas, charts, and pivots for simple analysis and presentation

Responsibilities

• Internal Controls Evaluation: assess risks, execute testing, document results, communicate findings, and support improvement recommendations
• Audit Methodology: plan, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting and issue follow-up
• Regulatory and Risk Awareness: learn SOX and COSO frameworks and regulatory expectations
• Stakeholder Communication: engage with senior leaders to understand risks and opportunities
• Capstone project collaboration with interns across lines of business and presenting to leadership

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree (finance/business)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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 Internship

Boston

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.

If you are intellectually curious, analytical, and motivated by understanding how businesses manage risk, join BBH’s Internal Audit division. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to audit planning, fieldwork, risk assessment, and control evaluation in a professional financial services environment. We’re looking for sharp, collaborative thinkers to join our internship program—an opportunity to gain real‑world experience, build practical business skills, and develop the foundation for a meaningful career in finance. We value our internship programs because they help us identify and develop future BBH 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

BBH’s Internal Audit team provides independent assurance by evaluating business processes, assessing internal controls, and communicating insights to senior leadership. The team plays an important role in strengthening governance, improving operational effectiveness, and supporting BBH’s commitment to disciplined risk management.

As an Internal Audit Intern, you will work with audit professionals and business stakeholders to understand business objectives, identify key risks, evaluate control design and effectiveness, and support the delivery of audit services. You will gain exposure to the full audit lifecycle and contribute to work that helps BBH businesses enhance their control environment, streamline processes, and pursue operational excellence. To be successful, you should bring strong analytical and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and a naturally inquisitive mindset.

What you can expect from an Internal Audit Internship with BBH:

• Internal Controls Evaluation: Assess risks and controls, execute audit testing, document results, communicate findings, support business improvement recommendations, and follow up on corrective actions
• Audit Methodology: Gain an understanding of the audit process, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting, and issue follow‑up
• Regulatory and Risk Awareness: Develop familiarity with internal control frameworks, regulatory expectations, and audit standards, including SOX and COSO
• Stakeholder Communication: Participate in discussions with business partners and senior leaders to better understand departmental risks, control activities, and opportunities for process improvement
• Collaboration: Partner with interns across business lines on a capstone project that addresses a meaningful business challenge and present recommendations to senior leadership

What the Internal Audit group looks for in an Intern:

• Current college junior entering senior year in Fall 2027, with an interest in the audit profession, finance, business, accounting, risk management, or related fields
• Strong academic achievement, demonstrated by a GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and accountability through academic, work, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a questioning mindset
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including common formulas, basic charts, and pivot tables for simple analysis and presentation

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.

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.