Technology Risk Intern - Flexible Hours, Competitive Pay

NWU; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NWU is seeking an internship candidate to work with diverse clients across industries, gaining hands-on experience with business owners and executives. You will assist in designing and optimizing controls using business processes, accounting, and IT knowledge, and engage with leadership on tech risk strategies.

You'll collaborate with a Performance Advisor, support SOX/IT controls testing, and contribute to internal audits over ERP systems and IT security, building documentation and risk

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA/BS degree with expected completion by December 2027 or June 2028.
• Majors in Accounting and/or related degrees, or Information Systems and/or related degrees.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations with reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Certification or progress toward CPA, CISA, or CIA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with businesses across industries including manufacturing, real estate, construction, financial institutions, not-for-profit, healthcare, and private equity.
• Gain hands-on client experience with direct access to business owners and executive management.
• Collaborate with a Performance Advisor to support your development during the internship.
• Assist clients in designing and optimizing controls using knowledge of business processes, accounting, and IT.
• Identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate risks, and advise clients accordingly.
• Create internal control documentation to support client engagements.
• Engage with client leadership on strategies to anticipate emerging technology risks.
• Participate in projects such as SOX/regulatory compliance engagements, SOC reporting, IT controls testing for financial audits, IT security reviews, and internal ERP audits.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Project management

Teamwork

Integrity and professionalism

Travel to client locations

Education

BA/BS degree pursuit

Completion by Dec 2027 or Jun 2028

Accounting and/or related degrees or IS related degrees

3.0 GPA preferred

CPA/CISA/CIA progress preferred

Job description

NWU is seeking an internship candidate to work with diverse clients across industries, gaining hands-on experience with business owners and executives. You will assist in designing and optimizing controls using business processes, accounting, and IT knowledge, and engage with leadership on tech risk strategies.

You'll collaborate with a Performance Advisor, support SOX/IT controls testing, and contribute to internal audits over ERP systems and IT security, building documentation and risk