Intern, Internal Audit

Job description Business Unit: Compliance, Risk and Internal Audit Reporting To: Director, Internal Audit Shift: EMEA (1:30 pm - 10:30 pm IST) (India) About Russell Investments, Mumbai: Russell Investments is a leading outsourced financial partner and global investment solutions firm providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Building on an 88-year legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, Russell Investments works every day to improve the financial security of its clients. The firm has over $1 trillion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2023) and $302.7 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2024). Headquartered in Seattle, Washington in the United States, Russell Investments has offices around the world, including London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Mumbai. Joining the Mumbai office is an incredible opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders to support the technology and infrastructure that drives the investment and trading processes of a globally recognized asset management firm. Be part of the team based out of Goregaon (East) and contribute to the foundation and culture of the firm’s growing operations in India. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to accommodate time zones around the world. For more information, please visit https://www.russellinvestments.com. Job Description: The Internal Audit Intern assists with performance and reporting of audits and consulting engagements in accordance with department and professional standards. We are looking for a new professional; with demonstrated experience or strong interest in Internal Audit. A successful candidate would have proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong interpersonal and communication skills; a collaborative drive; and independent work ethic. The Internal Audit Intern is part of the Global Internal Audit Team, assisting with various engagements from financial reporting controls to operational, regulatory and technology reviews. Years of Experience Preferably have experience in a previous internship in a related field (banking, Big Four accounting/consulting, finance, etc.) Qualifications • Majoring in related business field (accounting, economics, internal audit, finance) or Undergraduate degree in accounting • Strong academic performance, likely a junior or senior level student, in accounting or internal audit courses • Demonstrated knowledge of internal auditing practices, procedures, and principles Special Requirements None. Responsibilities • Assist with all stages of audits, reviews, special projects, and consulting engagements to ensure they are conducted in accordance with department and professional standards and are completed on a timely basis. • Perform analytical reviews of audit documents • Assist in the coordination of walkthroughs and control testing, where appropriate • Monitor open audit issues and perform procedures in accordance with department standards to close audit issues. • Contribute to departmental processes such as audit methodology, policies, procedures and making revisions and improvements when appropriate. Candidate Requirements • Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline. • Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality; effective time management. • Proactive and innovative, with an open and collegial work style with ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse views, create partnerships and collaborate with others. • Highly organized individual, with attention to detail and grasp of the big picture. Core Values • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of management • Strong organizational skills including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines, • Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability. • Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to also be independently effective and exude initiative and a sense of urgency. • Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture. • Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities, has a desire for continuous learning, and proposes solutions. • Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality. • Dedicated to the firm’s values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.