Internal Audit Intern

Are you a curious, data-driven talent ready to kick-start your career at the heart of a global industrial leader? Join our Internal Audit team and get first-hand exposure to how a multinational Group manages risk, protects value and drives continuous improvement across Functions, Business Units and Regions worldwide.

This internship is designed to give you a true 360° learning experience: you will work alongside experienced auditors, be exposed to senior management, and build hands-on skills in audit methodology, risk intelligence and data analytics, capabilities that are increasingly at the core of modern Internal Audit functions.

This role is based in Prysmian Headquarters, Milan.

• Under the guidance of the Internal Audit team, take part in the planning and execution of audit engagements, risk assessments and special projects across different Functions, Business Units and Regions.
• Support the team in conducting operational, financial and compliance audits (including Legislative Decree 231/2001), contributing to management interviews, documentation review and control testing.
• Evaluate business processes and assess their alignment with Group policies, procedures and operating instructions, helping to identify risks, control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to the design, calculation and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and other risk-intelligence metrics that strengthen the Group’s risk management framework.
• Provides proactive support to the IA team in the execution of special projects/advisory initiatives.

• Apply data analytics (e.g. Power BI, Qlik) and, where relevant, GenAI tools to support audit testing, anomaly detection and continuous auditing initiatives.
• Help maintain and enhance the audit documentation repository, ensuring accurate classification, tagging, version control and up-to-date access criteria.
• Translate analysis and findings into clear, structured outputs — summaries, dashboards and presentations — to support management and stakeholders.

• Direct exposure to middle and senior management, across multiple countries and business functions.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge data analytics tools applied to real audit.
• The opportunity to build a global, 360° view of an international industrial Group, working in a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Recent graduate in Economics, Management/Industrial Engineering, Finance, Auditing & Control or a related field.
• Genuine interest in internal audit, risk management and data analytics.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to collect, organize and interpret large volumes of information with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn, with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Process-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities at once.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable navigating uncertainty and working independently within a global, dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• International mindset and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik) or GenAI applications is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

• Previous internship or project experience in an audit firm, consulting firm or multinational company is a plus (not required).
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP/GRC systems is a plus.
• The role could involve national or international travelling.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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