Spring 2027 Grads Internal Audit Summer Internship Program

United Wholesale Mortgage•Pontiac, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

UWM's 12-week internship program provides an immersive experience with around 200 interns, including job shadowing, access to senior leaders, and networking opportunities. The Internal Audit & Controls internship involves executing annual internal audits and the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls audit. Interns audit business units and IT general controls, learn about the mortgage industry and applicable compliance factors, and test controls that address risks of material misstatement in the Company's financial statements. The role also includes evaluating IT processes and controls, identifying risks and opportunities to improve controls and operational efficiency, and assisting with remediation recommendations and audit initiatives. The internship runs from May 17 through August 6. Interns must be available Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, fully on-site in Pontiac, Michigan. Candidates must be graduating with a bachelor's degree in 2027 or 2028 and have current junior or senior status. The position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Be graduating with a bachelor's degree in 2027 or 2028 and have current junior or senior status.
Be available to work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, fully on-site in Pontiac, Michigan, from May 17 through August 6.
Be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Be open to learning, willing to be coached, and able to be flexible in a changing industry.
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 a 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

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.
Perform tests of design walkthroughs for business processes and IT internal controls with key stakeholders.
Help identify control risks, validate remediation efforts, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the organization's technology control environment.
Assist with evaluating IT processes and controls, including user provisioning and deprovisioning, privileged access management, change control procedures, and key IT operational processes.
Assist in recommending remediation solutions to control owners.
Assist with audit initiatives and document new business processes.
Execute annual internal audits and the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls audit, including audits of business units and IT general controls.

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 large 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 with homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store with healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi