Job Summary:

The IT Risk Advisory Services Intern is responsible for partnering with more experienced Risk Advisory Services professionals to provide risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of IT general computer controls (ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs), process improvement, pre and post systems implementations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls compliance, and Internal Audit. In this role, the IT Risk Advisory Services Intern participates in various stages of internal audits or consulting engagements and provides assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with recommendations to address client risks.

Job Duties:

• Assists with the informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process
• Assists in obtaining information, documents, and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues
• Assists in documenting, testing, and analyzing the client’s IT processes, risk and controls with guidance and direction from Risk Advisory Services professionals
• Assists in developing initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Utilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop understanding of client’s industry
• Develops relationships with client personnel and Risk Advisory Services professionals
• Maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, required
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting, Information Systems, or Computer Science, preferred

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CISA, CRISC and/or CISSP, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Positive attitude and solution-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $20.00/hr - $39.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $20.00/hr - $36.00/hr
Washington Range: $20.00/hr - $39.00/hr

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