2027 Internal Audit Summer Internship

Location: Boston

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

2027 Internal Audit Internship

Boston

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

If you are intellectually curious, analytical, and motivated by understanding how businesses manage risk, join BBH’s Internal Audit division. This internship offers hands-on exposure to audit planning, fieldwork, risk assessment, and control evaluation in a professional financial services environment. We’re looking for sharp, collaborative thinkers to join our internship program—an opportunity to gain real-world experience, build practical business skills, and develop the foundation for a meaningful career in finance. We value our internship programs because they help us identify and develop future BBH hires and leaders.

What You’ll Experience in BBH’s Internship Program:

Overview: A unique 10-week internship program designed to immerse you in BBH’s culture and our various lines of business

Hands-On Learning: Contribute to meaningful Internal Audit projects that build practical experience in risk assessment, internal controls evaluation, audit testing, documentation, and communicating findings

Mentorship: Learn from industry experts who will guide you through the intricacies of the financial services landscape

Professional Development: Strengthen your communication and leadership skills through workshops, presentations, networking opportunities, case studies, and our speaker series throughout the program

Collaborative and Inclusive Environment: Join a dynamic workplace that encourages diverse perspectives and fosters teamwork

On-Site Presence: Immerse yourself in our company culture and accelerate your professional development with your daily in-office presence

Community Impact: Opportunities to give back through our BBHcares philanthropy program, supporting the communities we serve

BBH’s Internal Audit team provides independent assurance by evaluating business processes, assessing internal controls, and communicating insights to senior leadership. The team plays an important role in strengthening governance, improving operational effectiveness, and supporting BBH’s commitment to disciplined risk management.

As an Internal Audit Intern, you will work with audit professionals and business stakeholders to understand business objectives, identify key risks, evaluate control design and effectiveness, and support the delivery of audit services. You will gain exposure to the full audit lifecycle and contribute to work that helps BBH businesses enhance their control environment, streamline processes, and pursue operational excellence. To be successful, you should bring strong analytical and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and a naturally inquisitive mindset.

What you can expect from an Internal Audit Internship with BBH:

Internal Controls Evaluation: Assess risks and controls, execute audit testing, document results, communicate findings, support business improvement recommendations, and follow up on corrective actions

Audit Methodology: Gain an understanding of the audit process, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting, and issue follow-up

Regulatory and Risk Awareness: Develop familiarity with internal control frameworks, regulatory expectations, and audit standards, including SOX and COSO

Stakeholder Communication: Participate in discussions with business partners and senior leaders to better understand departmental risks, control activities, and opportunities for process improvement

Collaboration: Partner with interns across business lines on a capstone project that addresses a meaningful business challenge and present recommendations to senior leadership

What the Internal Audit group looks for in an Intern:

Current college junior entering senior year in Fall 2027, with an interest in the audit profession, finance, business, accounting, risk management, or related fields

Strong academic achievement, demonstrated by a GPA of 3.3 or higher

Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and accountability through academic, work, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences

Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a questioning mindset

Intermediate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including common formulas, basic charts, and pivot tables for simple analysis and presentation

Ready to Apply?

Applications for BBH’s 2027 Summer Internship Program close October 2nd, 2026. We encourage interested candidates to apply early and thoughtfully select roles that align with their background, strengths, and career interests. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain practical exposure to internal audit in a global financial services firm, and begin building your future with BBH.

Candidates should submit applications for a maximum of two positions. Applications should be targeted to the roles that most closely align with the candidate's background and interests.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or