Internal Audit Co-op

IDC Research Inc.•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Internal Audit team as a Co-op and gain hands-on experience at the intersection of risk, controls, and emerging technology. In this role, you’ll partner with experienced auditors to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across the enterprise while also contributing to a strategic initiative to build out artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within the audit function. You’ll help shape how the department leverages AI to enhance audit testing, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring — gaining exposure to both traditional internal audit methodology and the cutting-edge tools redefining the profession. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated student to build a foundation in audit, risk, and compliance while developing practical skills in AI-enabled process automation and analytics.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document work and present findings to a range of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Prior co-op, internship, or coursework exposure to finance, accounting and or Artificial Intelligence a plus.
No professional industry experience is required.
Familiarity with one or more of the following is a plus: Power BI, Alteryx, or generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude).
Working knowledge of internal controls concepts and frameworks such as COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) is a plus.
Awareness of AI-related risks and responsible AI principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing internal controls testing across financial reporting, operational, and information technology (IT) processes, including SOX-related controls.
Perform walkthroughs with process owners, document business processes, and identify control gaps, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Support the design, development, and rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and process infrastructure within the Internal Audit department, including use cases for automated controls testing, anomaly detection, and continuous auditing.
Help build and document AI governance practices for the audit function, including prompt libraries, model evaluation criteria, output review procedures, and risk considerations for responsible AI use.
Conduct data analysis using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, or Python to support audit testing, sampling, and population analytics.
Prepare clear, well-organized audit workpapers and contribute to draft observations, recommendations, and report content for review by senior auditors.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders — including Finance, Information Technology (IT), and business process owners — to support audit fieldwork and follow-up on remediation activities.

Benefits

At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next.
You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success.
IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions.
Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.
Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact.
With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance.
Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day.
It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.
Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience.
Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified U.S. market data from an independent third-party partner.