Risk Advisory Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Risk Advisory Interns are responsible for delivering engagements which include business process and information systems controls assessments and testing to support regulatory, compliance, operation and other strategic engagements. Risk Interns will gain exposure to various areas of the practice by participating as an active member on consulting and compliance projects and by becoming an integral part of the delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Executing high quality Risk projects and services from beginning to end under the supervision of experienced Risk leadership.
• Efficiently managing your workload to budget and learning how to apply technical skills across our various Risk solutions.
• Built client relationships by developing a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and delivering value through your insight and quality work.
• Continuously developing your technical and professional skills to grow and expand your role in the Risk practice.
• Helping our clients assess their internal controls environment via Internal Audit, SOX Readiness / Compliance, and IT compliance or readiness projects.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (emphasis in Accounting or MIS), Business Management/Administration (emphasis in Accounting or MIS), Data Analytics, Internal Audit, Information Technology, MIS or related field.
• Average GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Desire to pursue CPA, CIA, or CISA license/certification preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Self-starters, team oriented and should demonstrate strength in or a desire to build skills related to Grant Thornton’s core values of: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
• Interested candidates should have strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills which can be deployed to solve complex client projects.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills which can be deployed to solve complex client projects.
• Strong orientation towards life-long learning, continual skills development, and rapid technology adoption.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Additionally, excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (emphasis in Accounting or MIS), Business Management/Administration (emphasis in Accounting or MIS), Data Analytics, Internal Audit, Information Technology, MIS or related field.
• Average GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Desire to pursue CPA, CIA, or CISA license/certification preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Pay

The pay rate for this position in the firm’s Chicago, Illinois office is $37 per hour.

Schedule

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.