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Grant Thornton (US) · 4 months ago

Risk Advisory Intern - Summer 2026

Minneapolis, MN, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$37/hr - $37/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Grant Thornton (US) is a leading organization in Risk, Compliance & Controls, seeking a Risk Advisory Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will be responsible for delivering engagements related to business process and information systems controls assessments and testing, while gaining exposure to various areas of the practice and contributing to client relationships.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performing detailed analysis to identify and assess compliance or opportunities for improvement, documenting conclusions, and providing recommendations

Utilizing and continuously learning new technologies to collaborate with team members and enhance service delivery

Utilizing various data collection techniques, selecting appropriate method and prioritization to fit project objectives and deliverables, and applying established analytical models to evaluate data, costs and benefits

Evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk

Work with risk teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address IT controls risks and issues

Work with teams to learn about how to audit Artificial Intelligence

Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements

Apply firm methodology and technology to complete risk and control identification/assessment in coordination with your engagement team

Gain a further understanding of the various IT frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO

Contribute to the development of other team members through 360 feedback and ongoing collaboration

Participate in recruiting efforts as needed

Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)

Assist practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, and work plans

Participate in other business development activities as appropriate

Other duties as assigned

Work with our teams on how to leverage Artificial Intelligence in assignments

Apply current knowledge of trends to identify business risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement

Evaluate and test business processes

Work with risk teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business process risks and issues

Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion of information systems assessments and/or business process control reviews

Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements

Apply firm methodology and technology to complete risk and control identification/assessment in coordination with your engagement team

Contribute to the development of other team members through 360 feedback and ongoing collaboration

Participate in recruiting efforts as needed

Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)

Assist practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, and work plans

Participate in other business development activities as appropriate

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AccountingData AnalyticsInformation TechnologyRisk ManagementCPA certificationCIA certificationCISA certificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsProject management skillsTeamwork

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance (emphasis in Accounting or MIS), Business Management/Administration (emphasis in Accounting or MIS), Data Analytics, Internal Audit, Information Technology, MIS, Computer Science, or Risk Management

Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel as required

Interest to work cross functionally throughout different business processes within an organization

Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills which can be deployed to solve complex client projects

Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects

Strong orientation towards life-long learning, continual skills development, and rapid technology adoption

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships

Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment

Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

Desire to pursue CPA, CIA, or CISA license/certification preferred

Minimum overall and major GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred

A Master's degree is a plus

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

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In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924