Risk Advisory Intern Summer 2027: Data-Driven Controls

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton International Ltd. is seeking a Risk Advisory Intern to work on client engagements, documenting operations, assessing controls, and supporting risk management initiatives.

You will analyze data, visualize trends, and apply analytics, automation, and AI to improve client processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with teams and clients, learning industry trends, and participating in business development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field.
• Desire to pursue CPA, PMP, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CAMS, CISM, or other license/certification preferred.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Available to travel at least 25% as required.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.
• 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

• Understand, document, and assess client operations, processes, systems, controls, and programs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with conducting risk assessments to inform enterprise risk, operational risk and third-party risk management projects, programs and internal audit plans.
• Assess transactions, processes, systems, and controls to support assessments, SOX and other regulatory compliance, and internal audit projects.
• Obtain and analyze data, identify trends, and visualize results using commercially available analytics solutions.
• Leverage analytics, automation, AI, and other technology to advance understanding and drive project throughput.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with team members and clients, and work effectively with client personnel at all levels.
• Collaborate closely with team members and clients to understand project approach, identify and manage project risks, execute assigned project responsibilities, and recommend opportunities to improve processes, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Obtain an understanding of relevant industry trends, business objectives, operations, processes, systems, etc. applicable to assigned client projects
• Assist with business development activities including conducting research, contributing to proposals, and other activities as appropriate.
• Participate in Firm activities such as recruiting, training, officewide activities, and more.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude

Project management

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field

Job description

Grant Thornton International Ltd. is seeking a Risk Advisory Intern to work on client engagements, documenting operations, assessing controls, and supporting risk management initiatives.

You will analyze data, visualize trends, and apply analytics, automation, and AI to improve client processes. The role emphasizes collaboration with teams and clients, learning industry trends, and participating in business development activities.