Risk Advisory Intern: IT & Process Controls

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,432,000 - 114,341,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton LLP in Chicago, IL is seeking a Risk Advisory Intern to support IT and business process risk engagements. You will perform analyses, test IT controls, and assist with engagement planning under supervision, while building client relationships and contributing to firm initiatives.

Ideal candidates pursue accounting/finance/MIS or related fields, with a CPA/CIA/CISA interest and a 3.0+ GPA. This hybrid internship requires in-person attendance, three days per week, and offers exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (emphasis in Accounting or MIS), Business Management/Administration (emphasis in Accounting or MIS), Data Analytics, Internal Audit, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Desire to pursue CPA, CIA, or CISA license/certification preferred
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel as required
• Interest to work cross functionally throughout different business processes within an organization
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills which can be deployed to solve complex client projects
• Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
• Strong orientation towards life-long learning, continual skills development, and rapid technology adoption
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
• Desire to pursue applicable professional certification as outlined above
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Additionally, excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed analysis to identify and assess compliance or opportunities for improvement, documenting conclusions, and providing recommendations
• Utilizing and continuously learning new technologies to collaborate with team members and enhance service delivery
• Utilizing various data collection techniques, selecting appropriate method and prioritization to fit project objectives and deliverables, and applying established analytical models to evaluate data, costs and benefits
• Evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk
• Work with risk teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address IT controls risks and issues
• Work with teams to learn about how to audit Artificial Intelligence
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements
• Apply firm methodology and technology to complete risk and control identification/assessment in coordination with your engagement team
• Gain a further understanding of the various IT frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO
• Contribute to the development of other team members through 360 feedback and ongoing collaboration
• Participate in recruiting efforts as needed
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
• Assist practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, and work plans
• Participate in other business development activities as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned
• Work with our teams on how to leverage Artificial Intelligence in assignments
• Apply current knowledge of trends to identify business risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement
• Evaluate and test business processes
• Work with risk teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business process risks and issues
• Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion of information systems assessments and/or business process control reviews
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements
• Apply firm methodology and technology to complete risk and control identification/assessment in coordination with your engagement team
• Contribute to the development of other team members through 360 feedback and ongoing collaboration
• Participate in recruiting efforts as needed
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
• Assist practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, and work plans
• Participate in other business development activities as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS or related field

Job description

Grant Thornton LLP in Chicago, IL is seeking a Risk Advisory Intern to support IT and business process risk engagements. You will perform analyses, test IT controls, and assist with engagement planning under supervision, while building client relationships and contributing to firm initiatives.

Ideal candidates pursue accounting/finance/MIS or related fields, with a CPA/CIA/CISA interest and a 3.0+ GPA. This hybrid internship requires in-person attendance, three days per week, and offers exposure