Internal Audit Intern — Real-World Data Analytics Experience

Merchants Bank IN; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Merchants Bancorp in Carmel, Indiana is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to support a variety of audit engagements, data analytics, and process documentation. You will work with mentors and gain real-world experience in banking and risk management.

This program emphasizes hands-on work, final presentations, and opportunities for full-time roles. Applicants should be sophomores, pursuing Accounting, Finance, or Business, with strong academics and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least your sophomore year of college.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Interest in internal audit, risk management, or banking.
• Be a self-starter who takes ownership of assigned work, demonstrates accountability, and proactively seeks opportunities to contribute and learn.
• Exhibit teamwork, communication, critical thinking, integrity, self-discipline, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of internal audit engagement and/or SOX testing procedures, including walkthroughs and control testing.
• Support audit planning activities by gathering data, documenting processes, and participating in performing preliminary audit engagement risk assessments.
• Prepare and organize audit workpapers in accordance with internal audit standards and guidance.
• Analyze data and transactions to identify trends, anomalies, or potential controls issues.
• Participate in meetings with audit team members and business unit personnel to understand processes and controls.
• Assist in tracking audit findings and remediation efforts.
• Perform administrative and ad hoc tasks in support of audit engagements or department activities.
• Support innovative department projects focused on enhancing audit effectiveness and efficiency through the use of data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding the industry’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.
• Have both a manager and mentor to help guide your through our program and your day-to-day work.
• Be given the opportunity to deliver a final presentation of your project/s results and make business recommendations to your department, team members and Company leadership.

Skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Communication

Critical Thinking

Integrity

Adaptability

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Job description

Merchants Bancorp in Carmel, Indiana is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to support a variety of audit engagements, data analytics, and process documentation. You will work with mentors and gain real-world experience in banking and risk management.

This program emphasizes hands-on work, final presentations, and opportunities for full-time roles. Applicants should be sophomores, pursuing Accounting, Finance, or Business, with strong academics and a proactive mindset.