Internal Audit Intern- Summer 2027

First Roles; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental care

Vision care

401k

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Stifel is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to help conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits across internal departments. You will assist in drafting work programs, perform testing, and prepare documentation under close supervision.

The role offers exposure to governance, risk management, and controls in a financial services setting. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in Business Administration, with strong analytical and written communication skills, and proficiency in Word

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to support audit activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational, financial, and compliance audits of internal departments.
• Assist in drafting audit work programs and perform testing.
• Prepare documentation and conduct research under supervision of managers/senior staff.
• Attend training to enhance professional competencies.
• Demonstrate logical reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success .

The Internal Audit Intern will perform operational, financial, and compliance audits of various internal departments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management process, system of internal control, and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities in order to achieve the organization's stated goals and objectives. The Internal Audit Intern assists in drafting audit work programs and performs testing, document preparation and research and works under the close supervision of the Manager and/or Senior members of the department.

• Learn various job functions within the Internal Audit Function and Financial Services industry.
• Inspect records, documents, and systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted procedures.
• Examine records and interviews Company personnel to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to Internal Audits and Intern Projects.
• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competences.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic risk and internal control concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intellectually tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.