USA - Consulting - Process & Controls - Intern - Summer 2026

USA – Consulting – Risk– Process & Controls – Intern – Summer 2026

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

The opportunity

At EY Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology, and innovation. Our clients are at the heart of what we do. We’re focused on solving the key issues of our client buyers, building deeper relationships, and generating lasting value with significant impact.   

Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As a part of our Process & Controls team, you'll be at the forefront of this dynamic service line, driving change and delivering solutions that revolutionize business operations. You’ll help our clients in transformation and innovation efforts: driving growth, reducing costs, and managing risks proactively.    

Your key responsibilities

Process & Controls is dedicated to helping our clients identify, assess, and manage financial, operational, compliance, IT and strategic risks across their enterprise to provide value to their business. As a part of the Process & Controls team, you will work closely with senior team members to help clients manage their risks and improve their organizational processes through designing and implementing optimized business processes, internal controls, compliance programs, risk management and internal audit activity.    

As a trusted business advisor, our Process & Controls team assists our clients in assessing and responding to risks in both a consulting and assurance context. This dual perspective provides you an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of a company’s strategic priorities, business strategies, business and IT processes, operations, and corresponding risks and controls.  

Industry Sectors

Our professionals are focused in three different industry sectors within which there are various opportunities available to start your career. During the recruitment process you will have the opportunity to express your preferences. The sectors are: 

The Financial Services Organization (FSO) serves clients across the following industries: Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, and Wealth & Asset Management.   

The National Consulting practice serves clients across a variety of industries including, but not limited to:  Consumer, Retail, Health, Life Sciences, Industrial Products, Mobility, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Private Equity, Media, Technology, and Telecommunications.  

The Government and Public Sector (GPS) serves federal clients, as well as state and local agencies and higher education institutions.  

Skills and attributes for success  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Information Management or related technical fields such as Business Analytics  
• A desire to work in the areas of risk management, compliance, internal controls and/or internal audit as demonstrated by relevant course work, interest or internship experience. 
• A passion for technology, innovation, and a curious mindset 
• Candidates applying to the Government & Public Sector practice must have U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, within the designated time frame, which will be determined by the engagement requirements for a security clearance.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations. 
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

• A purpose-driven and growth-oriented professional with a passion for learning, a collaborative mindset, and a proven ability to innovate, adapt, and leverage technology to drive meaningful change in dynamic business environments.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong academic foundation in business and/or technology and demonstrated ability to evaluate complex issues and develop effective solutions.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• The hourly pay range for this job, in the US, is $35.63 - $40.19 per hour.  Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.  
• If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. 
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. 
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

We value your application

• To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period. 
• Applications to EY are reviewed by a dedicated member of our early careers team.
• You may receive outreach from an EY Recruiter to discuss your application and interests.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

To learn more about our anticipated application deadlines, please visit this link.   

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY  |  Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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