2025 Summer Internship Program - Internal Audit, Information Technology Auditor (St. Petersburg, FL)

2025 Summer Internship Program - Internal Audit, Information Technology Auditor (St. Petersburg, FL)-2402367

Description

Raymond James Overview

One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could the place you build a career beyond your expectations.

Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St.

Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.

At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future.

Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.

We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities.

Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Internship Program Overview

Raymond James is the place where good people grow and nowhere is that better demonstrated than in our internship program.

During the 10-week immersive experience, you will engage with and implement the firm’s core values through our five guiding behaviors.

Featuring a comprehensive orientation, onsite and remote training sessions in professional development, networking events, a speaker series, and volunteer opportunities, you will be equipped with knowledge of the business and culture to help you build relationships and develop skillsets for the internship and your future.

To be eligible for the summer 2025 internship program, you must be a junior standing candidate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems & Network Administration, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other relatedinformation technology field with a graduate date of May / June 2026.

Candidates who successfully complete the internship program have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role at Raymond James after graduation.

Department Overview

The mission of Internal Audit (IA) is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.

IA helps Raymond James accomplishitsobjectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Job Summary

Raymond James is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated technology focused intern to join the IT and Cybersecurity Internal Audit team for summer 2025.

The candidate should have an interest in learning about audit and risk management concepts related to enterprise IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity incident detection, prevention, response processes within the financial services industry.

This position may include computer-based auditing techniques such as data analytics.

Using knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, the intern will assist and participate in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting of internal audits focusing on Raymond James IT systems and processes that support various core lines of business around the firm.

Guidance will be provided to perform audit work which may require independent analysis and evaluation. The intern will foster and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts in support of audit project objectives.

Internship Length : 10-weeks

Start Date : June 2025

End Date : August 2025

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, up to 40 hours per week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with colleagues and control owners to support audit activities such as : assessing risk, analyzing control design, performing operational effectiveness testing of controls, and documenting work performed.
• Develop an understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure and cybersecurity processes used to reduce IT related threats and / or meet regulatory expectations.
• Remain current with IT industry best practices for risk mitigation and evolving regulatory changes.
• Perform data collection and analysis in compliance with audit program requirements to identify, analyze, and recommend changes to core business processes.
• Identify, assess, and document control gaps, deficiencies, or issues in assigned business processes.
• Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Fundamental understanding of internal controls and enterprise risk mitigation concepts.
• Fundamental concepts of enterprise IT, enterprise data, and Cybersecurity.
• Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment.
• Core accounting principles

Skill in

• Assessing risks and control mitigation.
• Providing solutions to problems.
• Making pragmatic decisions.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Operating standard office equipment and using, or having the ability to learn, required software applications.

Ability to

• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Educational / Previous Experience Requirements

• Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT / EAD).
• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems & Network Administration, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other Information Technology (IT) related field.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and / or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses / Certifications

None required.

Location

Hybrid position St. Petersburg office

No travelrequired.

Raymond James Guiding BehaviorsAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to :

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.

When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Auditing & Compliance