Technology Risk and Compliance Intern

JOB SUMMARY

As a Technology Risk and Compliance (TRC) Intern, you will focus on focus on helping clients understand and mitigate their technology and cybersecurity risks. The TRC team’s service offerings include SOC 1®, SOC 2®, PCI, ISO, HIPAA, and many other IT risk and control frameworks. In addition, there are numerous consulting opportunities related to assessing IT and cybersecurity risks for multi-national and local clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• IT Control Attestations: Working directly with IT Audit Managers and clients, you will gain an understanding of the client’s IT systems, infrastructure, and control environment. You will apply that understanding to a variety of IT risk and control frameworks such as SOC, PCI, HIPAA, ISO, FFIEC, NIST, CIS Security and many others
• IT Risk Assessments: Clients and their stakeholders sometimes need an independent assessment of their IT risks. You will be directly involved in assessing various IT risks and developing various types of reports and presentations to stakeholders
• Controls Testing: Evaluating controls includes understanding the best way to test the effectiveness of controls
• Documentation: TRC interns will learn to document the procedures and results of tests performed during control testing and document conclusions
• Administration: TRC interns are expected to track time and maintain designated chargeable hours for the year

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Travel required

• Some travel is required.  The TRC team meets twice a year at various offices in the country. 
• Some client travel may be required. 

Required education and experience

• 0 – 1 year of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED or High School equivalent certificate
• Actively pursuing bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, or similar with an interest in information technology

Preferred education and experience

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Experience with IT systems

Duration

• This is a temporary, less than six (6) month, internship position

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.