Internal Audit Manager Internships
Internal audit manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in controls testing and risk assessment, mentorship from working internal audit managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, with Ryder System, MetLife, and LPL Financial among the employers posting roles now.
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Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources
and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at
LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals
Job Overview:
As an Internal Audit intern within the FAR (Foundational Analyst Rotational) Program, participants will join us for a
paid, ten-week summer internship supporting our IA Business Analytics team. The internship experience includes
networking, relevant work assignments, group projects, social and wellness events, mentorship, and other
informative learning sessions with key leaders. Our programming is designed to provide students with a blend of
business and professional developmental opportunities that incorporates real-world experiences.
Please note: this is not a rotational internship. You will work on this team for the internship duration.
- Assist in the completion of financial, operational, and process design assessments and control testing
- Participate in process walkthroughs and perform audit testing in accordance with department and
- Obtain exposure to systems, databases, and other applications used by the Company on a daily basis
- Practice project management through handling various assignments and projects
- Expand knowledge through training and other online courses
- Interact with other company leaders to develop an understanding of career options and opportunities at LPL
- We’re looking for strong collaborators who take initiative and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented
- Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed.
- We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win
- Current sophomore or junior.
- 3.0 GPA minimum.
- Offer is contingent upon completion of bachelor’s degree, successful background screening, and agreement to
- All majors are considered, but programs focusing in finance or accounting are preferred.
- GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Basic financial and accounting knowledge (understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting,
- Leadership experience through student organizations, internships, or projects.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office 365 platforms.
- Effective communication, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate, driven, open to new opportunities, and proactive.
Summer 2027 Internship Schedule:
- Full - time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2027; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week
Internship dates: 6/1/2027 – 8/6/2027
PLEASE NOTE: This role follows a priority application approach. Candidates who apply by this date will receive
priority consideration, and we anticipate that most hiring decisions will be made following the priority application
date. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Priority Application Date: September 21 at 11:59 PM PST
- At this time, for our early career program positions, we’re unable to consider candidates who require
- You will be responsible for obtaining and providing to LPL the required I-9 documentation as part of our
- Positions offered are for full-time work at 40 hours per week.
- Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your eligibility with your school ability prior to
Hourly Rate:
The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location.
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources
and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at
LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals
Job Overview:
As an Internal Audit intern within the FAR (Foundational Analyst Rotational) Program, participants will join us for a
paid, ten-week summer internship supporting our IA Business Analytics team. The internship experience includes
networking, relevant work assignments, group projects, social and wellness events, mentorship, and other
informative learning sessions with key leaders. Our programming is designed to provide students with a blend of
business and professional developmental opportunities that incorporates real-world experiences.
Please note: this is not a rotational internship. You will work on this team for the internship duration.
- Assist in the completion of financial, operational, and process design assessments and control testing
- Participate in process walkthroughs and perform audit testing in accordance with department and
- Obtain exposure to systems, databases, and other applications used by the Company on a daily basis
- Practice project management through handling various assignments and projects
- Expand knowledge through training and other online courses
- Interact with other company leaders to develop an understanding of career options and opportunities at LPL
- We’re looking for strong collaborators who take initiative and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented
- Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed.
- We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win
- Current sophomore or junior.
- 3.0 GPA minimum.
- Offer is contingent upon completion of bachelor’s degree, successful background screening, and agreement to
- All majors are considered, but programs focusing in finance or accounting are preferred.
- GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Basic financial and accounting knowledge (understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting,
- Leadership experience through student organizations, internships, or projects.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office 365 platforms.
- Effective communication, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate, driven, open to new opportunities, and proactive.
Summer 2027 Internship Schedule:
- Full - time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2027; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week
Internship dates: 6/1/2027 – 8/6/2027
PLEASE NOTE: This role follows a priority application approach. Candidates who apply by this date will receive
priority consideration, and we anticipate that most hiring decisions will be made following the priority application
date. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Priority Application Date: September 21 at 11:59 PM PST
- At this time, for our early career program positions, we’re unable to consider candidates who require
- You will be responsible for obtaining and providing to LPL the required I-9 documentation as part of our
- Positions offered are for full-time work at 40 hours per week.
- Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your eligibility with your school ability prior to
Hourly Rate:
The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location.
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Internal Audit Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Ryder System54
- MetLife3
- LPL Financial3
- American Express2
- Sabre1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Internal Audit Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer audit internships
Large employers, including financial institutions and companies with structured audit programs, open summer intern applications as early as August and September. Smaller companies and co-ops post much closer to start dates. Check listings frequently starting in early fall so you do not miss the first recruiting wave.
Build a controls or risk project before you apply
Hiring teams for internal audit manager internships expect limited work history and look for coursework artifacts instead. A documented audit simulation, risk matrix, or controls walkthrough you completed independently, with the methodology and tools clearly described, gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate when your resume has no professional audit experience yet.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured cohort programs tied to your university, and accounting faculty or your career center often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller programs alongside campus activity reaches employers who do not recruit on campus at all, widening the pool you can get into.
Practice your audit interview format out loud
Internal audit manager intern screens typically include a behavioral interview focused on analytical thinking and ethics scenarios, and sometimes a case exercise testing how you work through a controls problem. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguity as much as your conclusion.
Target structured audit intern programs at larger organizations
Big Four accounting firms, major banks, and large corporations run cohort-based internal audit internship programs built to train candidates new to the field. These programs include rotations, formal mentorship, and structured feedback, and they recruit early in the fall semester. Identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave before headcount fills.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 3% of the internal audit manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing openings, then filter by location and work type so you are not spending time on roles you cannot accept.
Internal Audit Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an internal audit manager internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A concrete artifact, such as a documented audit simulation, risk matrix, or controls analysis you completed in class or independently, gives recruiters something to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an internal audit manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for internal audit manager interns is consistent performance on real work, team headcount at the end of the summer, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for it by delivering on every assigned project, but do not count on it when planning your next steps.
When should I apply for internal audit manager internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, including financial institutions and public accounting firms that run structured audit intern cohorts, recruit for summer positions the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-ops post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking frequently and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best chance at competitive programs.
Are internal audit manager internships paid?
Most professional internal audit manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon in this field at accredited companies, though academic credit arrangements exist at some smaller organizations.
What should an internal audit manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Two or three documented projects showing controls testing, risk assessment, or compliance analysis, with the tools used, such as Excel, ACL, or data analytics platforms, and links to case studies or class deliverables where available, give recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Add relevant coursework, any CPA exam progress, and keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote internal audit manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 97% of the internal audit manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational audit internship?
Rotational audit internship programs, offered by larger financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and Big Four firms, place interns across multiple business units or audit cycles during a single summer. They are designed for people new to the field, provide broad exposure to different risk areas, and are among the most competitive internal audit programs. Recruiting opens in early fall, so apply in the first wave.
Can international students get internal audit manager internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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