Process & Controls - Intern - Summer 2026

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Process & Controls - Intern - Summer 2026

Boston, MA +4 locations
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

    The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

    To improve your application experience, please apply to **no more than two positions within a six-month period. **

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

    **About our business **

    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.

    **What you will do **

    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 hand-in-hand 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, and risk management functions.

    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 to opportunity to express your preferences. The sectors are:

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

    **Job Requirements and Preferences **

    **Required Qualifications **

    • Have or be working toward 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
    • 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.
    • Passion for technology 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.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook and MS Power Bi
    • Ability to work as an effective member of a team
    • Ability to provide and receive coaching and feedback
    • Willingness and ability to learn and work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
    • Demonstrates excellent project management and organizational skills, time management capabilities and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, proving success in high pressure scenarios
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring clear and effective interactions with team members and clients through both verbal and written
    • communication
    • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
    • Demonstrate a growth-oriented mindset with the ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic business landscape
    • Exhibit intellectual curiosity and a purpose-driven approach to turn challenges into opportunities and drive meaningful change
    • Utilize critical thinking to effectively analyze and articulate complex problems and solutions
    • Leverage collaborative problem-solving skills and a keen interest in technology to positively influence global and domestic business operations

    **What we offer **

    We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The salary 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.

    In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Our expectation is for most people 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.

    **Continuous learning: **You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

    **Success as defined by you: **We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

    **Transformative leadership: **We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

    **Diverse and inclusive culture: **You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

    **If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. **

    EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

    Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

    Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    _EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.  _

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  • Industry
    Accounting
  • Locations
    Atlanta, GA • Boston, MA • Raleigh, NC • Pittsburgh, PA • Tysons Corner, VA
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    Globally, EY member firms work with more than 200,000 clients - including nearly 80% of the Fortune Global 500 - in more than 150 countries.
  • About Us

    At EY, you will work with entrepreneurs, the biggest companies and entire countries to solve their most pressing challenges. We promise you an exceptional experience that is yours to build — using our opportunities, scale, technology, learning, and diverse and inclusive culture.

    And what you do here matters, guided by our purpose of building a better working world — for our people, for our clients and for our communities. We help digital pioneers fight data piracy, guide governments through cash flow crises, unlock new medical treatments with data analytics, and pursue high-quality audits to build trust in financial markets and business.

    With over 400,000 people in more than 150 countries, we’re one of the world’s leading professional services organizations, with four integrated service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax. Our global reach, skills and ability to learn from different perspectives help us create positive change on a massive scale.