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About the Role

Risk Advisory Interns are responsible for working on client engagements, including assessing business and information technology processes and system internal controls, executing enterprise, operational, information technology and third-party risk management and compliance programs, and executing internal audit plans, including information technology internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Understand, document, and assess various client operations, processes, systems, controls, and programs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with conducting risk assessments to inform enterprise risk, operational risk and third-party risk management projects, programs and internal audit plans.
• Assess transactions, processes, systems, and controls to support assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other regulatory compliance, and internal audit projects.
• Obtain and analyze data, identify trends, and visualize results using commercially available analytics solutions.
• Leverage analytics, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and other technology aids to advance understanding, drive throughput on project objectives, and deliver client services efficiently and effectively.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with team members and clients, and work effectively with client personnel at all levels.
• Collaborate closely with team members and clients to understand project approach, identify and manage project risks, execute assigned project responsibilities, and recommend opportunities to improve processes, internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Obtain an understanding of relevant industry trends, business objectives, operations, processes, systems, etc. applicable to assigned client projects.
• Assist with business development activities including conducting research, contributing to proposals, and other activities as appropriate.
• Participate in Firm activities such as recruiting, training, officewide activities, and more.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field.
• Desire to pursue CPA, PMP, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CAMS, CISM, or other relevant license/certification preferred.
• 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 U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Skills

• Ability to learn, understand and work across various industries and functional areas within an organization.
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), 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 to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Desire to pursue applicable professional license/certification as outlined above.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Intern

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

• $42.50 per hour

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
• Paid firm holidays
• 401(k) savings plan eligibility for seasonal employees
• Employee retirement plan eligibility for seasonal employees

About the Company

• At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
• In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
• In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
• Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
• Grant Thornton’s Advisory professionals are progressive thinkers who create, protect, and transform value today, so our clients have the opportunity to thrive and grow. Our advisory practice creates holistic solutions delivered by innovative, curious professionals who bring technical depth and industry insight to our clients.
• Within our Cyber & Risk Solution Family, Risk Advisory helps organizations grow with confidence by delivering agile, technology-enabled risk services that strengthen resilience, improve business performance, and unlock new opportunities. We work with complex organizations to assess, transform, and operate internal controls, risk management, compliance and Internal Audit activities, programs, and functions.

Equal Opportunity

• It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com.
• For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.