Internal Audit Intern

About the Position:

First Internet Bank provides paid internship opportunities designed to give students hands-on experience in a professional banking environment and real-world exposure to the financial industry. As the Internal Audit Intern you will support performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects. You will contribute to meaningful work such as assisting with internal control testing; collaborating with team members; and building an understanding of how Internal Audit supports the Bank's risk management, governance, and control environment. Specific training, assignments, systems, and learning objectives will be defined through a department-specific onboarding plan.

What You Will Do:

• Learn the responsibilities, workflows, and business purpose of Internal Audit through structured training, observation, and hands-on assignments.
• Assist with audit procedures, including reviewing and analyzing evidence, documenting processes and procedures, and testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Analyze audit evidence and prepare clear documentation or flowcharts of business processes, procedures, risks, and controls.
• Help identify potential control issues, process improvements, automation opportunities, and recommendations that may strengthen efficiency, effectiveness, and recordkeeping.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 testing and other performance, operational, financial, compliance, or consulting assignments as requested.
• Prepare and communicate work products clearly through audit documentation, spreadsheets, reports, presentations, or verbal updates.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Bank, participate in individual and group meetings, and develop productive, team-oriented working relationships.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential information while following established Bank policies, procedures, controls, and professional standards. Perform other duties and complete additional learning assignments as requested.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business, risk management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in internal audit, risk management, accounting, finance, compliance, or a related career area.
• Coursework or prior knowledge in internal audit, risk management, accounting, or internal controls is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to meet the scheduling expectations established for the internship program.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including strong speaking and listening skills.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about multiple business areas across the Bank.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong organization, analytical, data management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage assigned priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively, ask thoughtful questions, learn new concepts and systems, and communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Working Conditions/Demands:

• Professional office setting.
• Primarily sedentary position requiring long periods of time working at a computer.
• Must be able to move throughout the office and buildings to obtain or relay information.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Who Are We?

We’re not just another bank and we’re not looking for just another employee. Since 1999, First Internet Bank has been dedicated to finding a better way to bank and doing things that have never been done before. Yes, we really were the first state-charted, FDIC insured bank to operate entirely online, and we have been leading the way ever since.

We seek the game changers, the innovators…those who challenge the status quo because change really is the only constant. Ready to join a team of imaginative, driven individuals like you? It’s your career, you deserve to imagine more. Keep reading, we think you will like what you see.