Internal Audit Internship: 10-Week Hands-On Risk & Controls

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) invites you to join its Internal Audit Internship in Boston for a 10-week program designed to immerse you in BBH’s culture and risk management practices. You will work with audit professionals on planning, fieldwork, and reporting, gaining hands-on exposure to control evaluation and risk assessment.

The program emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and collaboration across lines of business, with on-site presence and opportunities to contribute to a

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
• Strong academic achievement, GPA 3.3 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative through academic, work, or extracurricular experiences
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and inquisitive mindset
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including common formulas, charts, and pivots for simple analysis and presentation

Responsibilities

• Internal Controls Evaluation: assess risks, execute testing, document results, communicate findings, and support improvement recommendations
• Audit Methodology: plan, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting and issue follow-up
• Regulatory and Risk Awareness: learn SOX and COSO frameworks and regulatory expectations
• Stakeholder Communication: engage with senior leaders to understand risks and opportunities
• Capstone project collaboration with interns across lines of business and presenting to leadership

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree (finance/business)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) invites you to join its Internal Audit Internship in Boston for a 10-week program designed to immerse you in BBH’s culture and risk management practices. You will work with audit professionals on planning, fieldwork, and reporting, gaining hands-on exposure to control evaluation and risk assessment.

The program emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and collaboration across lines of business, with on-site presence and opportunities to contribute to a