Internal Audit Internship 2027

Citizens Bank•Johnston, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re developing the next generation of leaders. You have a unique opportunity to jumpstart your career through hands-on, impactful projects, comprehensive training and development, and exposure to executive leadership, paving the way for a robust career at Citizens. The Internal Audit Summer Internship Program is a critical program in the Internal Audit Department for cultivating talented, young professionals who aspire to be future leaders. As part of this program, you’ll accelerate the development of analytical, communication, and project management skills and gain foundational audit skills through on-the-job training with an audit team focused on controls over key risks across Citizens. The Internal Audit team is made up of over 100 highly-skilled professionals with the mission of providing the Board, Audit Committee, Shareholders, and Executive Management with an independent and objective view of the effectiveness of the bank’s control environment, risk management practices, and culture. Internal Audit provides independent assurance on the appropriateness of the design and operational effectiveness of risk management and internal control processes that mitigate the bank’s key risks, provides advice to improve the organization’s governance and risk management framework, and assesses the appropriateness, effectiveness, and sustainability of action plans developed by bank management to improve controls. Internal Audit carries out its duties freely and objectively, in line with Institute of Internal Auditors and Examiner standards.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
All majors will be considered.
Expected graduation date of May 2028
Minimum GPA of 3.00 required
Successfully complete a video interview assessment within four days of receiving the link.
Permanent work authorization in the United States is required.
This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Self-starters, team players, and strategic thinkers.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong data analysis skills.
Detail-oriented.
Initiative.
Interpersonal skills.
Leadership potential.
Learning agility.
Project management skills.
Relationship building skills.
Strategic mindset.
Time management skills.

Responsibilities

Planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and execution of audit activities, including audits, continuous monitoring of internal controls, and corrective action validation for Internal Audit-raised issues.
Analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data and presenting findings to audit team members and business line partners.
Assisting with the creation of audit reports which summarize the scope of an audit, issues raised, and results.
Gaining exposure to a range of business divisions and support areas, through focused training sessions with internal and external trainers.
Participate in professional development workshops.
Participate in a Citizens leadership speaker series.
Participate in volunteer opportunities.