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Risk Consulting – Process Risk & Controls Financial Services –Summer 2026 Internship
As a Risk Consulting Financial Services Intern at RSM, you will work across the five sectors within our Financial Services practice that include Financial Institutions, Capital Markets, Insurance, Specialty Finance (including Fintech) and Asset Management with exposure to various financial services topics, concepts and transactions including ESG, Digital Assets and Blockchain, regulatory matters, credit and interest rate risk through hands-on client experience. You will work directly with client personnel at various management levels. At the start of your internship you’ll be assigned a “Performance Advisor”, focused in our Financial Services industry team, who will aide in your development throughout the internship experience.
RSM’s Risk Consulting Financial Services Industry Group provides value added risk assessment services to financial service companies and you will have the ability to be exposed to a wide variety of financial services transactions, products and services. Examples of projects include internal audits (including SOX),regulatory compliance remediation and advisory, credit review and financial reporting control projects intended to provide our clients with timely information on business operations and methods to mitigate potential risks.
Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include:
Sit in on client meetingsand support in process engagements
Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients; delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
Traveling to client locations as requested to provide consulting services
Completing client projects efficiently in accordance with the project timeline and critical dates
Leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze client information and document results and recommendations
Opportunity to attend specific conferences, trainings, & meetings to continue professional development relevant to the role
To learn more about “a day in the life of a Risk Consultant in Financial Services” check out this video!
Internship & Program Requirements
90 credit hours completed
Working towards B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university
Major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data & Analytics, Computer Science or Business Administration
Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills, including MS Office
Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
Ability to work as an effective member of a team
Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.
At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
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