Internal Audit Internship — 10-Week, Hands-On Risk

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

On-site presence

BBHcares philanthropy

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman's Internal Audit Internship in Boston invites curious, analytical students to gain hands-on experience across audit planning, fieldwork, and risk assessment in a professional financial services environment. As an Intern, you will work with audit professionals to understand objectives, evaluate controls, and deliver insights that strengthen governance and process efficiency.

The 10-week program emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and practical skill-building to prepare

Qualifications

• Current college junior entering senior year in Fall 2027, with an interest in the audit profession, finance, business, accounting, risk management, or related fields
• GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and accountability through academic, work, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a questioning mindset
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including common formulas, basic charts, and pivot tables for simple analysis and presentation

Responsibilities

• Internal Controls Evaluation: assess risks and controls, execute audit testing, document results, communicate findings, support business improvement recommendations, and follow up on corrective actions
• Audit Methodology: gain an understanding of the audit process, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting, and issue follow-up
• Regulatory and Risk Awareness: develop familiarity with internal control frameworks, regulatory expectations, and audit standards, including SOX and COSO
• Stakeholder Communication: participate in discussions with business partners and senior leaders to better understand departmental risks, control activities, and opportunities for process improvement
• Collaboration: partner with interns across business lines on a capstone project that addresses a meaningful business challenge and present recommendations to senior leadership

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Current college junior entering senior year Fall 2027

GPA 3.3 or higher

Finance/Business/Accounting major

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman's Internal Audit Internship in Boston invites curious, analytical students to gain hands-on experience across audit planning, fieldwork, and risk assessment in a professional financial services environment. As an Intern, you will work with audit professionals to understand objectives, evaluate controls, and deliver insights that strengthen governance and process efficiency.

The 10-week program emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and practical skill-building to prepare