Risk Advisory Intern - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton•Southfield, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Risk Advisory Interns work 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 executing internal audit plans, including IT internal audits. Under the supervision of experienced Risk Advisory team members, interns contribute to high-quality projects and services, gain exposure to industries, business processes, operations, systems, and controls, and manage their workloads to project budgets and timelines. The role involves understanding and documenting client operations, processes, systems, controls, and programs; supporting risk assessments, regulatory compliance and internal audit work; analyzing data and visualizing results; and applying analytics, automation, AI, and other technology aids to deliver services efficiently. Interns collaborate with team members and clients, build relationships with client personnel at all levels, learn relevant industry and business context, and may contribute to business development and firm activities. The position follows the firm’s hybrid work model and requires 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. Interns are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, the employee assistance program, at least 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid firm holidays that occur during the internship. Interns are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field.
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Available to travel at least 25% as required.
Ability to work additional hours as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.
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 fast-paced, interactive, performance-driven team environment.
Enthusiasm for learning through structured, on-the-job, and self-directed training.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently both 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, operational, and third-party risk management projects, programs, and internal audit plans.
Assess transactions, processes, systems, and controls to support 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 support project objectives and efficient client service delivery.
Establish and maintain working relationships with team members and clients, and work effectively with client personnel at all levels.
Collaborate with team members and clients to understand project approaches, identify and manage project risks, complete assigned work, and recommend process, control, risk management, and compliance improvements.
Develop an understanding of industry trends, business objectives, operations, processes, and systems relevant to assigned client projects.
Assist with business development activities, including research and proposal contributions.
Participate in firm activities such as recruiting, training, and officewide activities.
Manage workload to project budgets and timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.