Process & Controls Improvement Intern

Blue Nile • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

R2Net is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul. R2Net Inc. is an innovative technology company that provides e-commerce and supply chain platforms to connect the entire span of the diamond industry ecosystem, including manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. We are seeking a Process & Controls Improvement Intern to help create greater visibility and structure across R2Net’s controls processes. As part of this role, the Process & Controls Improvement Intern will handle discovery, documentation and evaluation of existing controls processes along-side our Compliance leaders. Additionally, validating ownership and audit compliance are integral parts of the position. The ideal candidate for this role will be a detail-oriented, analytical student interested in internal audit, risk management, operations, or process improvement.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Risk Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interview stakeholders and synthesize information.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with process documentation or audits is a plus.
• Self-starter who can manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Must be able to work full or part-time on-site in New York City for the duration of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• experience with process documentation or audits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document existing operational controls across key business processes.
• Assist in assigning and validating operational control ownership with business stakeholders.
• Conduct audits to confirm that control documentation exists and aligns with business practices.
• Interview stakeholders to validate that controls are designed appropriately and functioning as intended.
• Analyze findings, identify gaps or improvement opportunities, and support remediation discussions.
• Prepare clear summaries and supporting materials for a final audit report and presentation.
• Present results and insights to senior leadership as part of a capstone deliverable.

Benefits

• Hourly base pay: $17.00-$19.50. Final pay rate shall be determined and is based on experience and qualifications.
• Real-world exposure to operational controls, audit processes, and risk management within a manufacturing & technology-driven ecommerce company
• Hands-on experience interviewing stakeholders and evaluating business processes.
• Mentorship from leaders in Process Improvement, Operations, and Audit.
• Experience producing executive-ready reporting and presentations.
• A capstone project demonstrating audit and control evaluation skills applicable to future roles in audit, consulting, or operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed