Corporate Audit Summer Internship 2024

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organisation.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

The Team

Bank of America is looking for proactive, risk-focused and analytically minded individuals to join the EMEA Corporate Audit Summer Analyst Program as part of the EMEA Corporate Audit team, which comprises of approximately 100 associates across London, Dublin, Chester, Paris and Istanbul.

Corporate Audit is responsible for providing an independent assessment of whether controlling processes within Bank of America are adequately designed and functioning effectively to mitigate potential risks. Corporate Audit teammates cover all areas of the corporation, performing validation of the company’s risk management activities through testing of key processes and controls across the company.

Management and the Audit Committee are provided with regular reporting of Bank of America’s risk management systems and internal controls. Additionally, Corporate Audit provides risk-based advice and counsel to management to help develop and maintain an appropriate customer-focused risk management culture that supports the Corporation's business objectives.

Programme Overview

The Corporate Audit Summer Analyst Program is a 10-week summer internship that introduces you to Bank of America and Corporate Audit. It offers you the opportunity to develop an understanding of internal audit across the bank’s Global Banking and Markets businesses and the control functions that support them.

Our goal for summer interns is to have the opportunity to build upon your academic foundation specifically technical skills, industry knowledge and familiarity with a corporate environment while pursuing your career based on your interests and background.

Training and Development

Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program in addition to on-the-job support, events and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities

Corporate Audit internships provide exposure to internal auditing, access to senior leaders and comprehensive training to support your development. As a summer intern, you will establish meaningful relationships, participate in philanthropic volunteer activities and explore the auditing profession.

As a summer analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Develop core skills focused on audit practices, methodology and business expertise
• Contribute to the work of the audit team in delivering their planned audit coverage, including performing validation of the company’s risk management activities through testing of key processes and controls across the company
• Write risk-focused conclusions for your audit work to explain the results of the audit process to senior management
• Develop your understanding of the bank’s Global Banking and Markets businesses, the control functions that support them and the bank’s risk and control framework
• Complete an audit-focused group project on a current or emerging risk topic

Eligibility

• Candidates are required to be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university, with graduation between September 2024 and June 2025
• On track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification

What we are looking for

• Team-working, leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are key qualities along with the proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of people
• Candidates should possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, a drive for operational excellence and a commitment to achieving sustainable results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to adapt to change, be flexible and open minded.
• Candidates who demonstrate integrity and ethics by earning the trust and respect of others through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Applications from a diverse range of degree disciplines are accepted, particularly those with an emphasis on finance
• Fluency in English is essential

Our recruitment process

Analyst internship recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

Assessment centres will be held during Q4, once applications have closed.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we are proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients, and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

What if I need workplace adjustments?

We are committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We will get back to you within two business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package