Tech Risk Intern: IT Controls & Assurance

Ernst & Young Oman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Medical & dental coverage

Pension & 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY USA invites highly motivated students to join our Assurance - Technology Risk internship for Summer 2027. You will explore IT risk, document business and IT processes, and assist in SOC and ITGC assessments.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with EY teams, and exposure to multiple industries across the US. We emphasize a flexible hybrid work model, travel readiness, and opportunities to pursue relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Have or be working toward, an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• Desire and educational requirements to pursue a relevant certification (CPA, CISA, CISSP, CA).
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required, with a preference for candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• An interest in working with our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Desire to work in IT audit as demonstrated by relevant course work, interest or internship experience.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.
• Candidates interested in the Government & Infrastructure Sector industry must have U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, within the designated time frame, which will be determined by the engagement requirements for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Understand and document clients’ business and IT processes, risks, and controls.
• Perform control documentation and testing through review of client evidence and interviews.
• Collaborate with members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, assign responsibilities for key tasks and prepare other planning documents.
• Monitor and manage project progress and risks, and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Create flowcharts and process documentation for relevant processes.
• Perform common work assignments and projects including but not limited to: System and Organization Controls (“SOC”) reports, third-party risk assessments, IT risk and control framework design and assessments of automated and IT General Controls (ITGCs) as part of SOX and Financial Statement audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or Information Systems

Certifications (CPA, CISA, CISSP, CA) desired

Job description

EY USA invites highly motivated students to join our Assurance - Technology Risk internship for Summer 2027. You will explore IT risk, document business and IT processes, and assist in SOC and ITGC assessments.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with EY teams, and exposure to multiple industries across the US. We emphasize a flexible hybrid work model, travel readiness, and opportunities to pursue relevant certifications.