Risk Advisory Intern - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Risk Advisory Intern works on client engagements assessing business and information technology processes and internal controls, executing enterprise, operational, information technology, and third-party risk management and compliance programs, and supporting internal audit plans, including IT audits. Under the supervision of experienced Risk Advisory team members, the intern contributes to high-quality client projects across industries, business processes, operations, systems, and controls. The role involves managing assigned work to budget and timeline and applying technology and data-enabled methods to client problems.

The internship is based in Grant Thornton’s Denver, Colorado office and follows the firm’s hybrid work model, requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site. Travel of at least 25% may be required. The stated pay rate is $37 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field.
• Overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
• Available to travel at least 25% as required.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.
• Ability to learn, understand, and work across various industries and organizational functional areas.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical aptitude, complex analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective project and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, performance-driven team environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning through structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to pursue a CPA, PMP, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CAMS, CISM, or other relevant professional license or certification.

Responsibilities

• Understand, document, and assess client operations, processes, systems, controls, and programs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with risk assessments supporting enterprise risk, operational risk, third-party risk management projects and programs, and internal audit plans.
• Assess transactions, processes, systems, and controls in support of assessments, SOX and other regulatory compliance, and internal audit projects.
• Obtain and analyze data, identify trends, and visualize results using commercially available analytics solutions.
• Use analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and other technology aids to improve understanding, project throughput, and efficient client service delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients, including client personnel at all levels.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to understand project approaches, identify and manage project risks, carry out assigned responsibilities, and recommend improvements to processes, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Develop an understanding of relevant industry trends, business objectives, operations, processes, and systems applicable to assigned projects.
• Assist with business development, including research and proposal contributions.
• Participate in firm activities such as recruiting, training, and officewide activities.
• Manage workload efficiently within project budgets and timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Interns may participate in the firm’s medical, dental, and vision insurance programs and employee assistance program.
• Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Paid firm holidays that fall within the internship period.
• Personalized and comprehensive benefits; details are available through the company’s benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern