Internal Audit Internship 2027

2027 Internal Audit Summer Internship 

We’re developing the next generation of leaders  

You have a unique opportunity to jumpstart your career through hands-on, impactful projects, comprehensive training and development, and exposure to executive leadership, paving the way for a robust career at Citizens. 

The Internal Audit Summer Internship Program is a critical program in the Internal Audit Department for cultivating talented, young professionals who aspire to be future leaders. As part of this program, you’ll accelerate the development of analytical, communication, and project management skills and gain foundational audit skills through on-the-job training with an audit team focused on controls over key risks across Citizens.    

The Internal Audit team is made up of over 100 highly-skilled professionals with the mission of providing the Board, Audit Committee, Shareholders, and Executive Management with an independent and objective view of the effectiveness of the bank’s control environment, risk management practices, and culture. Internal Audit provides independent assurance on the appropriateness of the design and operational effectiveness of risk management and internal control processes that mitigate the bank’s key risks, provides advice to improve the organization’s governance and risk management framework, and assesses the appropriateness, effectiveness, and sustainability of action plans developed by bank management to improve controls. Internal Audit carries out its duties freely and objectively, in line with Institute of Internal Auditors and Examiner standards.  

 
Experience during the program 

NOTE: THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BEGINS JUNE 1, 2027 IN JOHNSTON, RI  

In this 10 - 12 week program, you will have the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the Internal Audit function at Citizens and insight into the inner workings of a large financial institution. You’ll experience a variety of hands-on, impactful projects, gain exposure to senior leaders, and develop a transferable skill set that will position you as a possible candidate for the Internal Audit Rotational Program. You may be placed on one of the following Internal Audit teams: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, Risk Management/Compliance, Finance/Accounting, or Information Technology. During the summer, you could be working on: 

• Planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and execution of audit activities, including audits, continuous monitoring of internal controls, and corrective action validation for Internal Audit-raised issues. 
• Analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data and presenting findings to audit team members and business line partners.  
• Assisting with the creation of audit reports which summarize the scope of an audit, issues raised, and results.  
• Gaining exposure to a range of business divisions and support areas, through focused training sessions with internal and external trainers.  

As an Intern in this program, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities to further develop you as a professional. Throughout the summer, you’ll experience professional development workshops and participate in a Citizens leadership speaker series and volunteer opportunities. 

Life after the program 

Near the end of the program, you’ll be given early consideration for the Internal Audit Rotational Program. 

The Internal Audit Rotational Program is a one-year, full-time program, which consists of a robust onboarding as well as classes, self-study, on-the-job training, and mentorship, and an opportunity to continue to gain relevant experience by completing three rotational assignments through various Internal Audit teams. 

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking for self-starters, team players, and strategic thinkers.  

To be successful in this program, you’ll need to display strong skills and characteristics, including: analytical and critical thinking, communication, data analysis, detail-oriented, initiative, interpersonal, leadership, learning agility, project management, relationship building, strategic mindset, and time management. 

What you’ll need to apply 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree  
• All majors will be considered. 
• Expected graduation date of May 2028 
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 required  
• Successfully complete a video interview assessment within four days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration. 

Please note that permanent work authorization in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

Pay Transparency 

The position offers $27/per hour as a starting rate. 

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits  

Additional Resources   

Click here for more information about our programs and application process: https://jobs.citizensbank.com/en/Internal-Audit  

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