Internal Audit Intern (Summer 2027)

Lever, Inc.; Chevy Chase (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

4 weeks PTO

401k + match

Metro SmartTrip

Remote or hybrid work schedules

Solar/Electric vehicle incentives

Company perks & subscriptions

Top Workplaces award

Job summary

Forbright Bank in Chevy Chase, MD, seeks an Intern, Internal Audit who will report to the VP of Internal Audit and collaborate with leadership across the organization. The role focuses on control testing and reviews in business operations, regulatory compliance, and ICFR.

This internship runs 8 weeks, starting June 2027, with guidance from Internal Audit management. The Intern will assist in audits aligned with the Internal Audit Plan, using strong analytical and AI/data analytics skills, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with AI and/or data analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental objectives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Participate in walkthroughs of key processes to understand risks and controls.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and document findings.
• Assist in executing audits per procedures and professional standards.
• Support development and evaluation of AI-enabled auditing tools.
• Maintain proactive communication with bank management and external auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

AI / Data analytics

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Tools

AI tooling

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter futurefor our clients and the communities we serve.Forbright is committed to exceptional client service by providing seamless, innovative personal banking services to depositors andcreative financing solutions to visionary middle market businesses and investors in healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries.

COMPANY CULTURE:

We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back. We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.

COMPANY MISSION:

We are a mission-driven institution. We operate a sound dynamic institution that is well capitalized, liquid, profitable and uses best practices to manage risk and assure compliance with laws and regulations. We use Forbright’s capital, capabilities, innovation, and expertise to help our clients succeed and contribute broadly to building a brighter future.

JOB SUMMARY:

TheIntern, InternalAudit,reports to theVP of Internal Audit and worksclosely with audit leadership and other key stakeholders across the organization.This roleassistsin performing control testing and conducting reviews across various areas of the Bank, with a focus on business operations, regulatory compliance, and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).The Intern receivesguidance and oversight from Internal Audit managementandparticipatesinaudits aligned with the annual Internal Audit Plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Internal Audit team to support departmentalobjectivesin a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Participate in walkthroughs of key processes to gain a comprehensive understanding of risksimpactingprocesses and controls,financialstatementsand related disclosures
• Conduct assessments of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and document findings in clear, logical, and well-supported workpapers
• Assistin executing audits in alignment with departmental procedures and professional internal audit standards, including conducting interviews, analyzing procedures and controls, preparing workpapers, and contributing to audit recommendations
• Support the development and evaluation of AI-enabled tools and agents to improve audit planning, control testing, documentation, reporting, and risk identification activities
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with Bank management, external auditors, and the co-sourced internal audit team
• Performother dutiesas assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing aBachelor’sDegree inAccountingor a relatedfieldrequired
• Highly motivated and professional, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment
• Can work4x/week (Monday – Thursday) starting June22,2027untilAugust 12, 2027(8 weeks)
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• Experience withartificial intelligence (AI)and/or data analytics
• Strong capacity to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Interest in or prior experience with banking or financial institutions is strongly preferred
• Ability to build rapport andmaintainprofessional relationships with business stakeholders
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
• Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach

$20 - $30 an hour

The pay range for this position is above. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience $20/hr (entry level qualifications) to $30/hr (highly experienced).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are capable of performing their job position. Work is primarily conducted in an office setting while certain positions may allow for remote work through the use of technology at management discretion. The functions described below are representative of those to successfully perform duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required for extended periods of time to:

• Remain in a stationary position
• Use hands and fingers
• Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity
• Operate technology or other office machinery such as printers, scanners, etc.
• Communicate clearly verbally and/or in writing with others

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

For Forbright Bank to remain efficient and nimble as a growing organization, team members are expected to exhibit a high level of flexibility regarding any duties that may be situationally assigned outside of this job description.

PERKS/BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 4 weeks PTO
• 401k + company match
• Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
• Remote or hybrid (4 days per week in-office) work schedules for most positions
• Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
• The Washington Post Top Workplaces winner for four consecutive years (2023-2026)

CORE PRINCIPLES:

• Excellence is not a goal,but astandard, reflected in theprecisionof our work and the quality of our decisions. Excellence is a discipline that compounds over time and creates lasting value; it must be measured and managed.
• Our people are our greatest strength. We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and ambition - where everyone matters. We celebrate collaboration and teamwork and prize loyalty - to one another, the company, our mission, and values.
• We invest boldly in technology, harnessing innovation not for its own sake but to make banking and lending better, faster, and smarter for our clients, more efficient for our team, and more profitable for our shareholders. By combining human insight with technological excellence, we strengthen our ability to serve, to adapt, and to succeed in a changing world. Innovation is a continuous investment innew ideas.
• Our foundation rests on prudence, care, integrity, and discipline. We manage credit and business risk with rigor and fundamentals-based judgment, act with transparency, and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance to ensure sustainable growth and enduring financial strength.
• Wefocusour energy where we add value. We avoidthe commoditizedandthe ordinary, choosing to compete through insight, specialization,technologyand service.By concentrating on areas whereexpertisematters and relationships endure, we create differentiation that is defensible and lasting.
• We exist to advance our clients’ success and to help them grow. We listen deeply, think creatively, and deliver solutions that solve problems, driveimpactand add value. Every client relationship is built on partnership, performance, and purpose.
• We are committed to creating exceptional value for our shareholders. We invest for the long term and view our shareholders as partners – not observers - in value creation. We allocate capital wisely, execute with precision, and continuously adapt our business model to pursue the most attractive, risk-adjusted returns. We work to make rational decisions, avoid unnecessary complexity, maintain strong liquidity and capital, and communicate with clarity and honesty. We measure success both by current performance and by the durability and quality of the long-term value we build.
• We believe prosperity and responsibility go hand in hand. We invest in inclusiveopportunityand environmental stewardship. Our goal is simple - to do our part build a brighter, more sustainable future for the communities we serve and the world we share.

It is the policy of Forbright Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of pre-employment and employment without regard to protected characteristics.

Employment with Forbright Bank is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate the relationship at any time.

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