Risk Consulting Process Risk & Controls Summer 2026 Internship
As a Risk Consulting Intern at RSM, you will work with various sized businesses in diverse industries and receive hands-on client experience with direct access to clients at various management levels. At the start of your internship you'll be assigned a "Performance Advisor", who will aide in your development throughout the internship experience. RSMs Risk Consulting Group provides value added risk assessment services to clientele and you will have the ability to be exposed to a wide variety of industries and clients. Examples of projects include internal audits, SOX / compliance work and financial reporting control projects intended to provide our clients with timely information on business operations and methods to mitigate potential risks.
Examples of the candidate's responsibilities include :
- Sit in on client meetings and support conducting consulting projects
- Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients; delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
- Traveling to client locations as requested to provide consulting services
- Completing client projects efficiently in accordance with the project timeline and critical dates
- Leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze client information and document results and recommendations
- Opportunity to attend specific conferences, trainings, & meetings to continue professional development relevant to the role
To learn more about "a day in the life" of a Risk Consultant check out this video!
Internship & Program Requirements
Pursuing at least a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university, expected completion of degree by December 2026 or June 2027Major in Accounting (preferred), Finance, Data & AnalyticsMinimum 3.0 GPA preferredTravel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong computer skills, including MS OfficeStrong multi-tasking and project management skillsAbility to work as an effective member of a teamMust possess a high degree of integrity and professionalismCertification or working towards certification as a CPA (preferred but not required)