2026 Fall Risk Advisory Internship - Remote DC, MD, VA, TX

Job Summary

As a Risk Advisory Services Intern, you will support internal audit, internal controls, compliance, and risk management consulting. You will work closely with Senior Consultants to help identify, assess, and manage risks within client organizations. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in understanding business operations, regulatory requirements, and risk management best practices.

Job Description

• Assist with routine tasks and projects within the risk advisory function.
• Support risk assessments, project planning, and execution of work plans.
• Help evaluate business processes and IT general controls.
• Communicate ideas and findings clearly with team members and clients.
• Identify and analyze technical issues, providing recommendations to management.
• Adhere to industry regulations and professional ethics, including IIA, ISACA, GAO, and AICPA guidelines.
• Affirm engagement activities and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain awareness of client needs and take initiative in day-to-day tasks.
• Support risk management efforts and uphold quality control procedures.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships through effective communication.
• Respond promptly and accurately to team and client requests.
• Adapt to client needs and evolving project requirements.
• Seek continuous learning opportunities and ways to improve processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Physical demands

Minimal distractions.

Required Education And Experience

• 0 – 1 year of relevant experience.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• High School Diploma or GED or High School equivalent certificate.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained.
• Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement.

Duration

This is a temporary, less than six (6) month internship position.