Finance Intern - Global Risk Oversight (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Group Corp.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corp. in Ohio is offering a summer internship in Global Risk Oversight to gain hands-on exposure to internal audit, SOX controls, and risk assessment.

You will work with GRO professionals on well-defined audit activities, document results, and develop practical recommendations that strengthen the company’s control environment. Qualified students will learn about data analytics, process understanding, and how to apply Excel and visualization tools to organize information and identify

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with an interest in understanding how processes and controls work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; exposure to data analysis, visualization, process-mapping, or automation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audit execution: Assist with clearly scoped audit and SOX procedures, including walkthrough support, evidence collection, sampling, control testing, and documentation of results under the guidance of GRO team members.
• Business process and risk understanding: Develop an understanding of core financial, operational, and support processes; learn how business objectives, risks, and internal controls connect.
• Audit planning and program development: Support background research, process understanding, risk identification, and the development or refinement of audit steps and testing programs.
• Documentation and analysis: Prepare clear, accurate, and well‑organized workpapers, process narratives, testing summaries, and other audit documentation consistent with GRO methodology.
• Data analytics and technology: Use Excel and, where appropriate, data analysis or visualization tools to organize information, identify trends or exceptions, and explore how leading technologies can enhance audit and control‑testing practices.
• Results and recommendations: Summarize testing observations, discuss potential issues with the project team, and help develop practical, actionable recommendations to strengthen processes and controls.
• Collaboration and communication: Work collaboratively with financial, operational, and IT teams; participate in project discussions; and communicate progress, questions, and conclusions clearly and professionally.
• Continuous improvement: Contribute ideas that improve audit efficiency, internal control awareness, risk mitigation practices, and GRO tools or templates.
• Professional development: Build relationships across the organization, seek and apply feedback, expand knowledge of internal audit and business practices, and gain insight into career paths within risk, controls, accounting, and analytics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, or related fields

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Vertiv's Global Risk Oversight (GRO) function is seeking a motivated, curious, and detail-oriented summer intern pursuing studies in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, or a related field. The internship provides hands‑on exposure to internal audit, financial and operational controls, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements, risk assessment, and the use of data and technology in assurance work. Working alongside GRO professionals, the intern will support well-defined audit and controls activities, develop practical business knowledge, and contribute observations and recommendations that strengthen risk mitigation and the company's system of effective controls.

What You Will Learn and Contribute

• Audit execution: Assist with clearly scoped audit and SOX procedures, including walkthrough support, evidence collection, sampling, control testing, and documentation of results under the guidance of GRO team members.
• Business process and risk understanding: Develop an understanding of core financial, operational, and support processes; learn how business objectives, risks, and internal controls connect.
• Audit planning and program development: Support background research, process understanding, risk identification, and the development or refinement of audit steps and testing programs.
• Documentation and analysis: Prepare clear, accurate, and well‑organized workpapers, process narratives, testing summaries, and other audit documentation consistent with GRO methodology.
• Data analytics and technology: Use Excel and, where appropriate, data analysis or visualization tools to organize information, identify trends or exceptions, and explore how leading technologies can enhance audit and control‑testing practices.
• Results and recommendations: Summarize testing observations, discuss potential issues with the project team, and help develop practical, actionable recommendations to strengthen processes and controls.
• Collaboration and communication: Work collaboratively with financial, operational, and IT teams; participate in project discussions; and communicate progress, questions, and conclusions clearly and professionally.
• Continuous improvement: Contribute ideas that improve audit efficiency, internal control awareness, risk mitigation practices, and GRO tools or templates.
• Professional development: Build relationships across the organization, seek and apply feedback, expand knowledge of internal audit and business practices, and gain insight into career paths within risk, controls, accounting, and analytics.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, Business, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with an interest in understanding how processes and controls work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; exposure to data analysis, visualization, process‑mapping, or automation tools is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions and summarize information clearly.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet established deadlines, and communicate promptly when priorities or issues arise.
• Ability to work independently on defined assignments and collaboratively as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, professionalism, discretion, and willingness to learn.

Internship Experience

The intern can expect a structured learning experience that may include:

• Orientation to GRO's role, audit methodology, professional standards, and expectations for audit documentation.
• Exposure to multiple business functions and collaboration with financial, operational, and IT professionals.
• Coaching and feedback from GRO team members throughout assigned projects.
• Opportunities to apply academic learning to real business risks, controls, data, and process‑improvement opportunities.
• A concluding presentation or summary of work performed, lessons learned, and recommendations or insights developed during the internship.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]