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Simmons Bank Audit Internship

Location: In Person – Little Rock, AR or Jackson, TN

Internship Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Hours: Summer interns typically work Monday – Friday 8-5PM; however, schedules can be adjusted as needed with your leader.

Simmons Bank is offering an exciting internship opportunity with the Audit team. The Audit Intern will support the Internal Audit team in performing audits, reviews, and special projects to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role provides hands-on experience in risk assessment, process evaluation, and internal controls within a professional environment, while being mentored by an experienced credit team member.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on one or more key projects.
• Assisting with key banking tasks, process audits, or reports.
• Supporting audit planning, execution, and documentation.
• Performing data analysis and preparing audit work papers.
• Assisting in identifying process improvements and control gaps.
• Collaborating with team members to complete audit objectives.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with at least 12 credit hours in finance or accounting coursework, and at least junior standing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management, project management, and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, ability to learn quickly, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to be mentored and learn the audit process.
• Ability to produce accurate and professional-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Why Apply:

• Learn from company executives and gain exposure to Simmons Bank’s culture.
• Gain real-world experience in banking and audit.
• Work on impactful projects that contribute to the team’s success.
• Receive mentorship from an experienced audit team associate.
• Develop professional connections through networking events.
• Potential to be considered for future opportunities at Simmons Bank.

This internship is a unique opportunity to complement your academic studies with valuable industry experience and explore a career in banking. If you are passionate about a future banking career and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.