Dallas Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Intern – 2026
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Job Description
About Protiviti:
Protiviti is a global consulting firm that helps organizations solve complex business problems. They emphasize a collaborative and inclusive culture, prioritizing learning and innovation. Their mission is built on three pillars: We Care, We Collaborate, We Deliver. Protiviti champions leaders who embody their values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. They aim to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Their hybrid workplace model combines in-person and remote work, varying based on project needs.
Job Description: Dallas Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Intern – 2026
This internship offers hands-on experience working with leading companies. Interns collaborate on client solutions for complex business problems, gaining exposure across various industries and developing technical and leadership skills. The program emphasizes empowerment, teamwork, and problem-solving, encouraging innovation and collaboration.
The internship includes:
• Award-winning onboarding: A live-virtual experience with gamification.
• Experiential learning: Participation in “The Intern Challenge” for a successful transition into the role.
• Diverse project exposure: Opportunities across different industries and internal initiatives.
• Preview of Foundations: A glimpse into Protiviti’s entry-level full-time career opportunity, encompassing business operations, consulting, data, relationship building, technology, and innovation.
• Hands-on training: Mentorship and interaction with leaders across the practice.
• Career growth support: Talent Managers assign projects to support skill development and business needs. Advisors provide guidance and support.
• Networking opportunities: Participation in committees, employee network groups, and social/civic activities.
Three Solution Segments:
Interns are placed within one of three solution segments:
1. Business Process Audit and Advisory: Focuses on process improvement, risk mitigation, solution development, and best-practice implementation. Core services include risk management, control testing, security enhancement, and corporate governance improvement.
2. Technology Audit and Advisory: Concentrates on evaluating information asset protection through testing and evaluating company processes (security protocols, development processes, information availability). Involves assessing various aspects of technology use to enhance enterprise value, covering controls & regulatory compliance, security, privacy, software development, disaster recovery, technology governance, and business intelligence.
3. Internal Audit Strategy and Technology Enablement: Focuses on developing and deploying technical solutions to improve audit, risk, control, and compliance. This includes leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and automation technologies (Alteryx, Tableau, MS Power Platform, MS SQL, Python, and R). Professionals in this segment understand software development best practices and work with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, IT, MIS, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields) within one year of graduation.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and innovation skills.
• Understanding of core business processes.
• Interest in internal audit processes and emerging technologies.
• Data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and/or advanced analytics and automation technologies (Alteryx, MS Power Platform, Python) is a plus.
Successful candidates will possess:
• Strong academic background.
• Teamwork and independent work skills.
• Creativity and analytical abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivation and a commitment to personal growth.
• Receptiveness to feedback and mentoring.
• Interest in technology or business operations.
• Drive towards professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.).
The internship offers an hourly rate of below $34/hr and includes benefits such as paid holidays, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Matching Gifts Program, and various discounts.
