Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant

Jobtailor; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti is seeking an ambitious professional to join our advisory practice in Pittsburgh. You will collaborate with teams to deliver client-focused solutions, analyzing data, assessing risks, and communicating insights across multiple industries.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled analysis, regulatory understanding, and professional growth through onboarding and project experiences. You will work in Protiviti offices and on client sites, with travel as needed, building relationships and managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying AI tools to analytical tasks such as Copilot and GenAI.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and innovation to client engagements.
• Technical proficiency aligned with the assigned capability area.
• Experience handling and analyzing data in various formats.
• Growth mindset and willingness to embrace challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Protiviti teams to deliver client-focused solutions to complex business problems.
• Work with clients across various industries and develop broad technical and professional capabilities.
• Assess risks, analyze data, document observations, and communicate insights for client engagements.
• Develop understanding of business processes, regulatory environments, and risk/control frameworks.
• Build fluency in AI-enabled analysis, data interrogation, and audit methodology.
• Build professional relationships with client and project team personnel.
• Manage time and priorities, take ownership of assignments, and contribute to team outcomes.
• Work on Business Process Audit and Advisory projects involving business processes, emerging risks, regulatory compliance, controls, security, and governance.
• Work on Technology Audit and Advisory projects involving cybersecurity, AI risk, data governance, cloud, privacy, software development, resilience, and governance.
• Participate in onboarding, training, coaching, committees, and networking activities.
• Complete project experiences assigned by Talent Managers to support career growth and business needs.
• Work in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, including local or out-of-state travel as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Creativity

Growth mindset

Effective teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, MIS, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

GenAI

Power BI

Alteryx

MS Power Platform

Python

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Collaborate with Protiviti teams to deliver client-focused solutions to complex business problems
• Work with clients across various industries and develop broad technical and professional capabilities
• Assess risks, analyze data, document observations, and communicate insights for client engagements
• Develop understanding of business processes, regulatory environments, and risk/control frameworks
• Build fluency in AI-enabled analysis, data interrogation, and audit methodology
• Build professional relationships with client and project team personnel
• Manage time and priorities, take ownership of assignments, and contribute to team outcomes
• Work on Business Process Audit and Advisory projects involving business processes, emerging risks, regulatory compliance, controls, security, and corporate governance
• Work on Technology Audit and Advisory projects involving cybersecurity, AI risk, data governance, cloud, privacy, software development, technology resilience, and technology governance
• Participate in onboarding, training, coaching, committees, employee network groups, and networking activities
• Complete project experiences assigned by Talent Managers to support career growth and business needs
• Work in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, including local or out-of-state travel as required by projects and clients

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related fields
• Authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying AI tools to analytical and research tasks, such as Microsoft Copilot and GenAI
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking and innovation to client engagements across various industries
• Technical proficiency aligned with the assigned capability area
• Effective teamwork and independent work ability
• Creativity and analytical thinking in problem-solving
• Ability to evaluate, synthesize, organize, and interpret data effectively
• Growth mindset and willingness to embrace challenges
• Willingness to seek feedback and guidance
• Strong academic background
• Drive toward obtaining professional certifications
• Understanding of internal audit processes, emerging technologies, frameworks, and audit objectives
• Experience handling and analyzing data and information in various formats
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Entry-level proficiency in software development, best practices, and methodologies
• Interest in advanced analytics and automation technologies such as Alteryx, MS Power Platform, and Python
• Ability to leverage AI tools with strong human judgment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in AI-enabled analysis, data interrogation, and audit methodologies while effectively managing client engagements across various industries. Proficient in applying critical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills to assess risks and develop client-focused solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AI Tools Proficiency
• Data Analysis
• Internal Audit Processes
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Software Development Methodologies

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Visualization
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Risk Assessment
• Business Process Audit
• Technology Audit
• Regulatory Compliance
• Emerging Technologies
• Data Governance
• Cybersecurity

Soft Skills

• Effective Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Creativity
• Growth Mindset
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Governance
• Audit Objectives
• Emerging Risks
• Technology Resilience
• AI Risk

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Copilot
• GenAI
• Power BI
• Alteryx
• MS Power Platform
• Python