May 2027 - Risk Services - IT Audit Non-CPA - Summer Intern - Montreal

PwC•Montreal, QC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At PwC Canada, we’re more than a professional services firm—we’re a community of solvers tackling the world’s most important problems. As a Summer Intern in our Risk Services practice, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that values your perspective and empowers you to make a real impact. You’ll build relationships, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to work that matters—whether it’s helping clients navigate complex challenges or driving trust in their reporting. You’ll be joining a firm that’s invested in your success from day one. From early May through mid-August 2027, you’ll dive into real client work, learning how businesses operate and how trust is built in the market. You’ll be guided by experienced professionals as you learn how organizations identify, assess, and respond to risk, while gaining exposure to our market-leading AI and digital tools. You’ll benefit from a rich internship experience that includes meetings with firm leadership, interactive lunch and learns, skill-building workshops, client visits, and opportunities to participate in volunteer and social events. Grow here, go further. The Opportunity: IT Audit associate As an Associate in IT audit, you will be a critical part of our rapid growth, helping us support our existing clients as well as establishing new business relationships and finding new opportunities. We offer a fun, dynamic work environment with lots of opportunities to gain exposure to multiple industries, multiple competencies, and expand your overall expertise in leading-edge risk management practices. We invest a great deal in our staff through training and a formal coaching/mentoring program.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate university program in Business Technology Management or related area
Bilingual French and English (oral and written)
Motivated to learn about technologies, IT practices and standards, infrastructure-related risks and controls in the areas of security and IT, as well as IT control frameworks
Motivated to learn about the analysis of IT risks and internal controls, including the establishment of control objectives and the design of control procedures
Motivated to learn about analyzing the impact of IT risks and internal controls on organizations’ financial, strategic, and operational objectives
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment
Recognized strong analytical, conceptualization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong skills in prioritization and problem-solving

Responsibilities

Conduct audit work efficiently while meeting the timelines and budgets set during the planning phase.
Maintain constant communication with the lead advisor and/or director responsible for the assignments given to you.
Clearly and concisely document audit evidence obtained during audit execution and validate its relevance and quality.
Analyze the impact of control deficiencies identified during audit execution on financial data and the overall audit strategy.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships within the department and with clients.
Actively monitor external trends in IT, remote access features, authentication mechanisms, threat and risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments, and acquire knowledge on these topics.
Identify business development opportunities to offer services from other departments to our clients and to present our services to new potential clients.