IT Audit Associate Internships
It audit associate internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience auditing IT controls and systems, mentorship from working IT audit professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Chemicals & Materials and Banking & Financial Services, with CSX, Amcor, and Crowe among the employers posting roles now.
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Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
About the role:
The Audit team is responsible for independently evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the control structure for both enabling and operating departments within GM Financial North America. Results of the evaluation are reported to management along with recommendations for improvement. Audit also performs consultative audits upon management request and participates in company projects to help management identify risks and controls.
This role is responsible for executing internal audits by assessing risks, evaluating controls, performing test work, and documenting findings to help identify operational and regulatory compliance issues. The position supports the organization’s risk management objectives by completing audit assignments efficiently, recommending improvements, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
In this role you will:
- Execute audits, including completion of design flows, risk assessments, test work/workpapers, and audit findings
- Identify control weaknesses, regulatory compliance issues, and other areas of risk
- Complete audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Conform with all company policies and procedures
What makes You an ideal candidate?
- Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or another related field, with at least one semester remaining upon start of the internship.
- Must possess a minimum of a 3.0 (out of a 4-point scale) overall GPA.
- Junior or Senior classification preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to explain observations and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. This incumbent may give presentations and communicate with business and technology leaders.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and conceptual skills required.
- Interest in technology, cybersecurity, data, or technology risk, with a willingness to learn how technology supports business processes and how related risks are managed.
- Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently or in a team setting.
- Previous internship, work, academic project, or coursework related to audit, technology, cybersecurity, information systems, data analytics, risk management, or business processes is considered a plus. GM Financial does not provide sponsorship for a work visa status for this position
Additional Knowledge and Skills
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:
- Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
- Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
- Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
- Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
Our program offers:
- 11 weeks of work experience (May 26th - August 6th)
- Executive and peer networking opportunities
- Independent and team project experiences
- Philanthropic activities
- Career development Opportunity to apply for full-time career positions
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office
GM FINANCIAL DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM FINANCIAL AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Why GM Financial?
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
About the role:
The Audit team is responsible for independently evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the control structure for both enabling and operating departments within GM Financial North America. Results of the evaluation are reported to management along with recommendations for improvement. Audit also performs consultative audits upon management request and participates in company projects to help management identify risks and controls.
This role is responsible for executing internal audits by assessing risks, evaluating controls, performing test work, and documenting findings to help identify operational and regulatory compliance issues. The position supports the organization’s risk management objectives by completing audit assignments efficiently, recommending improvements, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
In this role you will:
- Execute audits, including completion of design flows, risk assessments, test work/workpapers, and audit findings
- Identify control weaknesses, regulatory compliance issues, and other areas of risk
- Complete audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Conform with all company policies and procedures
What makes You an ideal candidate?
- Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or another related field, with at least one semester remaining upon start of the internship.
- Must possess a minimum of a 3.0 (out of a 4-point scale) overall GPA.
- Junior or Senior classification preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to explain observations and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. This incumbent may give presentations and communicate with business and technology leaders.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and conceptual skills required.
- Interest in technology, cybersecurity, data, or technology risk, with a willingness to learn how technology supports business processes and how related risks are managed.
- Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work independently or in a team setting.
- Previous internship, work, academic project, or coursework related to audit, technology, cybersecurity, information systems, data analytics, risk management, or business processes is considered a plus. GM Financial does not provide sponsorship for a work visa status for this position
Additional Knowledge and Skills
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:
- Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
- Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
- Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
- Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
Our program offers:
- 11 weeks of work experience (May 26th - August 6th)
- Executive and peer networking opportunities
- Independent and team project experiences
- Philanthropic activities
- Career development Opportunity to apply for full-time career positions
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay
Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office
GM FINANCIAL DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM FINANCIAL AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
IT Audit Associate Internship Market
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Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Banking & Financial Services
Tips for Your IT Audit Associate Internship Search
Apply for summer roles in the fall
Large employers in public accounting and financial services open summer IT audit associate internship applications as early as September. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs are already closed. Set a calendar reminder and start searching the moment your fall semester begins.
Build an audit project before you apply
Hiring teams for IT audit associate interns expect limited work history and look for evidence of analytical thinking instead. Document a control-testing simulation, risk assessment exercise, or audit workpaper using frameworks like COBIT or COSO, and have it ready to reference in applications and interviews. A concrete artifact gives recruiters something to evaluate beyond your GPA.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured IT audit programs tied directly to your university, and professors teaching auditing or accounting information systems often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts at the same time so you're reaching employers that don't attend your campus at all.
Practice walking through a control gap out loud
IT audit associate intern interviews typically include scenario-based questions where you assess a control weakness or recommend a remediation step. Practice your answers out loud, explaining your reasoning at each step, because interviewers weigh how you think through risk and controls as much as your final conclusion. Recording yourself once helps you catch filler words and unclear logic before the real screen.
Target structured IT audit internship pipelines early
The Big Four and large financial institutions run cohort-based IT audit programs designed to train people new to the field, recruiting heavily through campus channels in the fall semester. Identify the programs that recruit from your school or region, confirm their application windows, and submit in the first wave before headcount fills.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the IT audit associate internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. On Migrate Mate, the work-type filter applies instantly and keeps your results relevant from the first search.
IT Audit Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an it audit associate internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For IT audit associate candidates, the concrete artifact recruiters want to assess is a documented audit simulation, control-testing exercise, or risk assessment writeup that shows your analytical process. Apply directly to open roles and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an it audit associate 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 IT audit associate interns is consistent performance on real audit work, the team's headcount at the end of the internship, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering quality work and asking about return-offer timelines, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel.
When should I apply for it audit associate internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers, particularly in financial services and public accounting, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows that close before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles from either type of employer.
Are it audit associate internships paid?
Most professional IT audit associate internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some programs offer housing stipends or relocation support on top of hourly pay. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare offers as you apply.
What should an it audit associate internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For IT audit associate candidates, that means documented control-testing exercises, audit simulation writeups, or risk assessment projects that name the frameworks and tools used, such as COBIT, COSO, or Excel-based workpapers, with links or attachments where possible. Add relevant coursework in accounting information systems, internal controls, or cybersecurity. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote it audit associate internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the IT audit associate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants nationally, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a Big Four IT audit associate internship?
The Big Four accounting firms run structured internship programs that place students directly in IT audit engagements alongside full-time staff. These programs target penultimate-year students, recruit heavily through campus relationships in the fall, and are among the most competitive IT audit internship pipelines available. Applying in the first recruiting wave, before university deadlines pass, gives you the best chance of being considered.
Can international students get it audit associate 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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