DAT Data - Intern - Summer 2027

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Rosemont, IL

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About The Position

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. Those in data, analytics and technology solutions at PwC will assist clients in developing solutions that help build trust, drive improvement, and detect, monitor, and predict risk. Your work will involve using advanced analytics, data wrangling technology, and automation tools to leverage data and focus on establishing the right processes and structures to enable our clients to make efficient and effective decisions based on accurate information that is complete and trustworthy. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

As a Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) Data Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will support teams in delivering data-driven solutions. You will be involved in projects that focus on data analysis, solution development, and business process improvement, contributing to the assurance of data integrity and transparency for our clients. As an Intern, you will gain exposure to PwC's practices, supporting teams with basic tasks and participating in projects to enhance your learning experience. This role emphasizes developing your skills in data analytics and technology solutions, while observing and contributing to the success of the team.In this role at PwC, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of data analytics tools and programming languages, such as Python and SQL, to support client engagements. You will also be involved in financial risk analysis and data visualization, providing valuable insights to our clients. This position offers a unique chance to develop your personal brand and build a foundation for a future career in data analytics and assurance. Embrace the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and contribute to meaningful projects that drive client success.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology, Business Administration/Management, or Computer Programming
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA
• Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application
• Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school
• Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

Nice To Haves

• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment or the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
• Demonstrating proficiency in Python and R programming languages
• Utilizing Alteryx for data automation and analysis
• Applying data visualization skills with Microsoft Power BI
• Engaging in business process improvement initiatives
• Developing solutions using SQL and C# programming languages

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit and assurance teams by assisting in data analysis and visualization tasks
• Participating in the development of data-driven solutions using tools like Alteryx and Microsoft Power BI
• Engaging in business process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
• Assisting in the preparation and execution of financial risk analysis and auditing procedures
• Collaborating with team members to gather and organize data for analysis and reporting
• Learning and applying programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, and R for data manipulation and solution development
• Observing and contributing to client support activities within the assurance sector
• Developing an understanding of accounting methods and financial systems to support audit processes
• Utilizing SQL Server Data Tools for database management and data wrangling tasks
• Engaging in continuous learning to gain exposure to PwC practices and methodologies

Benefits

• As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern