Business Processes Consulting Intern - Summer 2026

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Controls

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries. This includes IA function setup and transformation, co-sourcing, outsourcing and managed services, using AI and other risk technology and delivery models. IA capabilities are combined with other industry and technical expertise, in areas like cyber, forensics and compliance, to address the full spectrum of risks. This helps organisations to harness the power of IA to help the organisation protect value and navigate disruption, and obtain confidence to take risks to power growth.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity
As part of the Risk & Reg - Business Controls team you are expected to support teams and participate in projects, focusing on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices. As an Intern/Trainee you are expected to perform basic tasks and conduct research while observing professional work environments and learning about developing your personal brand. This role emphasizes gaining exposure and learning new skills, and performing basic tasks to contribute to project goals. You are given the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope, and you are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds benefit for our clients and contributes to our team’s success.

Responsibilities
- Assisting teams with fundamental tasks and research
- Gaining insights from professional work settings
- Engaging in multiple projects for skill development
- Proactively asking questions and acting on feedback
- Adding significance to projects with quality contributions
- Enhancing your personal brand through varied tasks
- Embracing a learning approach to grasp PwC methodologies
- Developing business acumen and commercial awareness

What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree

What Sets You Apart
- Preferred Cumulative GPA: 3.3
- Preferred Major GPA: 3.3
- Preferred field of study: Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Information Technology & Accounting
- Knowledge of risks affecting companies and management decision making
- Understanding of complex IT environments and auditing
- Understanding of application controls and IT general controls
- Knowledge of financial reporting concepts and Corporate Governance
- Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley Act's regulations and requirements
- Problem solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Interaction with various levels of client and firm management
*Client service intern positions are entry-level and job seekers are traditionally either in their 3rd year of a 4 year degree program or in