Spring 2027 Grads Internal Audit Summer Internship Program

UWM•Pontiac, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) offers a 12-week internship program with job shadowing, access to senior leaders, networking opportunities, and hands-on project experience. In the Internal Audit & Controls internship, interns support annual internal audits and the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls audit. They learn about the mortgage industry and applicable compliance factors while auditing business units, financial-statement controls, and IT general controls. The role includes independent testing of controls, processes, and regulatory requirements; process walkthroughs with stakeholders; and work to identify control risks, validate remediation efforts, and improve the organization’s technology control environment. Interns may also assist with evaluating IT processes and controls, recommending remediation solutions, and documenting new business processes and audit initiatives. The internship runs May 17 through August 6. Interns must be available Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, fully onsite in Pontiac, Michigan. Applicants must be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2027 or 2028 and must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2027 or 2028 (current junior or senior status); some roles require senior status.
Be able to work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, fully onsite in Pontiac, Michigan, from May 17 through August 6.
Be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Be open to learning, willing to be coached, and able to be flexible in an ever-changing industry.
Be able to thrive in a team environment.
Have a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn about auditing, internal controls, and related skills.
Desire to pursue Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, or a related business discipline.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and organize work, and deliver quality work with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Execute work supporting annual internal audits and the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls audit.
Audit business units, financial-statement controls, and IT general controls, while learning about the mortgage industry and applicable compliance factors.
Perform independent testing of controls, processes, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with business leaders to identify risks and improve control environments.
Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve operational efficiency, and support organizational objectives.
Conduct tests of design walkthroughs for business processes and information technology internal controls with key stakeholders.
Help identify control risks, validate remediation efforts, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the technology control environment.
Assist in evaluating IT processes and controls, including user provisioning and deprovisioning, privileged access management, change control procedures, and key IT operational processes.
Assist with recommending remediation solutions to control owners.
Assist with audit execution initiatives and documenting new business processes.

Benefits

Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to a state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes, sports leagues, and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area with an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist, and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi