Internal Audit Internship 2027

Citizens Bank; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citizens Bank invites applications for its 2027 Internal Audit Summer Internship in Johnston, RI, beginning June 1, 2027. You will gain hands-on experience through audits, controls testing, and data analysis under the guidance of an experienced audit team and exposure to executive leadership.

The program emphasizes developing analytical, communication, and project management skills and offers opportunities across Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Risk Management/Compliance,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree
• All majors will be considered
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 required
• Permanent work authorization in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Plan, fieldwork, wrap-up, and execution of audit activities, including audits, continuous monitoring of internal controls, and action validation for issues.
• Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and present findings to audit team members and business line partners.
• Assist with the creation of audit reports that summarize the scope, issues, and results.
• Gain exposure to various business divisions through focused training sessions with internal and external trainers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Job description

2027Internal Audit Summer Internship

We’redeveloping the next generation of leaders

You have a unique opportunity to jumpstart your career through hands-on, impactful projects, comprehensive training and development, and exposure to executive leadership, paving the way for a robust career at Citizens.

The Internal Audit Summer Internship Program is a critical program in the Internal Audit Department for cultivating talented, young professionals who aspire to be future leaders. As part of this program,you’llaccelerate the development of analytical, communication, and project management skillsandgain foundational audit skills through on-the-job training with an audit team focused oncontrols overkey risks across Citizens.

The Internal Audit team is made up of over 100highly-skilledprofessionals with the mission of providing the Board, Audit Committee, Shareholders, and Executive Management with an independent and objective view of the effectiveness of the bank’s control environment, risk management practices, and culture.Internal Audit provides independent assurance on the appropriateness of the design andoperational effectiveness of risk management and internal control processes that mitigate the bank’s key risks, provides advice to improve the organization’s governance and risk management framework, and assesses the appropriateness, effectiveness, and sustainability of action plans developed by bank management to improve controls.Internal Audit carries out its duties freely and objectively, in line with Institute of Internal Auditors and Examiner standards.

Experience during the program

NOTE: THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BEGINS JUNE 1,2027IN JOHNSTON, RI

In this 10 -12 weekprogram, you will have the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the Internal Audit function at Citizensandinsight into the inner workings of a large financial institution.You’llexperience a variety of hands-on, impactful projects, gain exposure to senior leaders, and develop a transferable skillset that will position you as apossible candidatefor the Internal Audit Rotational Program.You may be placedon oneof the following Internal Auditteams:Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Risk Management/Compliance, Finance/Accounting,orInformation Technology. During the summer, you could be working on:

• Planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and execution of audit activities,including audits, continuous monitoring of internal controls, andcorrective actionvalidation for Internal Audit-raised issues.
• Analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data and presentingfindings to audit team members and business line partners.
• Assistingwith the creation of audit reportswhich summarize the scope of an audit, issues raised, and results.
• Gaining exposure to a range of business divisions and support areas, through focused training sessions withinternal and external trainers.

As anIntern in this program, you’ll alsohave the opportunity toparticipate in a variety of activities to further develop you as a professional.Throughout the summer,you’llexperience professional development workshopsandparticipatein aCitizens leadership speaker seriesandvolunteer opportunities.

Life after the program

Near the end of the program,you’llbe givenearly consideration for the Internal Audit Rotational Program.

The Internal Audit Rotational Program is a one-year,full-time program, which consists of a robust onboarding as well asclasses, self-study, on-the-job training,andmentorship, and an opportunity to continue to gain relevant experience by completingthreerotational assignments through various Internal Auditteams.

Whowe’relooking for

We’relooking for self-starters, team players, and strategic thinkers.

To be successful in this program, you’ll need to display strong skills and characteristics,including:analytical and critical thinking, communication, data analysis, detail-oriented, initiative, interpersonal, leadership, learning agility, project management, relationship building, strategic mindset, and time management.

Whatyou’llneed to apply

• Currently pursuing aBachelor’sdegree
• All majors will be considered.
• Expected graduation date of May 2028
• MinimumGPA of 3.00required
• Successfully complete a video interview assessment withinfourdays of receiving the link. If not completed within thetimeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.

Please note that permanent work authorization in the United States isrequired. This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay Transparency

The position offers $27/per hour as starting rate.

Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and statejurisdictionin the United States.

• competitive pay
• comprehensive medical
• dental and vision coverage
• retirement benefits
• maternity/paternity leave
• flexible work arrangements
• education reimbursement
• wellness programs

For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.