Controls/Compliance Tester Intern (Yorktown Heights)

Job Description

This internship offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk management, cybersecurity governance, and audit support within a complex business environment. As a Controls & Compliance Tester Intern, you will support the organization's compliance, risk management, and internal controls programs by assisting with the evaluation and testing of operational, security, and business controls.

This role provides practical exposure to governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives. You will work closely with compliance professionals, control owners, and subject matter experts to help assess control effectiveness, document evidence, and identify opportunities for strengthening business processes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to organize information and maintain attention to detail
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn complex business processes
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate
• Understanding of risk management, compliance, audit, or internal controls concepts
• Experience analyzing data and identifying trends
• Basic understanding of information security, cybersecurity, or technology governance principles
• Knowledge of control frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, COBIT, COSO Internal Control Framework
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools is a plus