Technology Advisory Intern

Crowe Advisory LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe Advisory LLC is seeking a motivated student for an Advisory Technology role that focuses on helping clients resolve business needs through data analysis and implementing IT solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration, analytical thinking, and exposure to technology-driven advisory services.

You will work with a team to gather requirements, support IT capability development, and participate in IT due diligence, strategy roadmaps, and system selections.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Remote work arrangement with in‑office work as needed.
• Travel 25–50% to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Support IT Capabilities Development under supervision of senior consultants and managers.
• Client Requirement Gathering and input on IT solutions.
• Execute tasks within IT projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Maintain clear stakeholder communication and alignment.
• Assist in change management activities for smooth transitions.
• Contribute to IT due diligence for private equity evaluations (data, structure, applications).
• Help gather data for multi-year IT strategy roadmaps.
• Assist IT system selection processes by researching providers and assessing vendors.
• Provide PMO support within a structured project framework.
• Assist IT aspects of mergers and acquisitions integrations.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Independent and team work

Remote work

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Industrial/Systems Engineering/Information Systems/Information Technology

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description

As an Advisory Technology team member in Crowe’s Consulting Practice, your role will be focused on helping clients resolve business needs through analyzing data along with defining, crafting, developing, and implementing business and technology solutions. Crowe fosters a collaborative, insight-driven culture where your analytical mindset and creativity will have immediate and lasting impact. Our focus on emerging technology solutions, along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value, has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a “Best Place to Work.”

Responsibilities

• Support IT Capabilities Development: Assist in tasks related to enhancing client IT capabilities, including people, processes, and technology, under the supervision of senior consultants and managers.
• Client Requirement Gathering: Help gather and document client requirements and provide initial input on potential IT solutions.
• Project Task Execution: Execute specific tasks within IT projects, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time.
• Stakeholder Communication Support: Assist in maintaining clear communication with project teams and stakeholders, helping to ensure alignment and address any minor issues.
• Change Management Assistance: Support change management activities by helping implement best practices and ensuring smooth transitions within client organizations.
• IT Due Diligence Participation: Contribute to IT assessments as part of private equity evaluations, focusing on data collection and preliminary analysis in areas such as IT spend, organizational structure, business applications, security, infrastructure, and future capacity.
• IT Strategy Roadmap Support: Assist in gathering data and preparing materials for the development of multi-year IT strategy roadmaps.
• System Selection Support: Help in the IT system selection process by conducting research on potential providers, assisting in the assessment of vendors, and supporting consensus-building activities.
• Project Management Office Assistance: Provide support in the execution of critical projects by performing specific tasks within a structured project management framework.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Integration Assistance: Assist in the integration of IT aspects during mergers and acquisitions, including data collection and preliminary analysis of infrastructure, applications, people, and processes, under the direction of senior team members.

Skills and Requirements

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Remote work arrangement with in‑office work as needed
• Travel 25–50% to client sites.

Education

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the below areas or a comparable major: Computer Science Data Science Industrial/Systems Engineering Information Systems/Information Technology

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $27.00 - $42.00 per hour.

Our Benefits

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third‑party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre‑existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.

Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban‑the‑Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable. We are committed to a merit‑based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job‑related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory, and consulting services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.