Operational Risk Intern Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

Applications for Weaver's Summer 2027 GRC Internships are now open! At Weaver, our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practice includes two distinct service lines: Business Processes and IT Services.

A GRC Business Processes internship offers students the opportunity to work closely with our clients to model services to fit their existing structure, process and staffing. A risk assessment allows our clients to determine critical information for their organization. Risk Assessments are customized processes that should meet an organization’s specific objectives including: internal audit, strategic and general business planning, and compliance projects (i.e. SOX and other regulatory projects). A Weaver GRC Business Processes Intern is responsible for learning and understanding internal audit and internal control concepts, financial statement close and reporting processes, as well as how internal controls impact financial statement preparation and disclosure. 

A GRC IT internship offers students the opportunity to work directly with our team on client engagements. This requires the ability to learn and understand information systems, related internal control theory and basic auditing concepts. This individual should have a basic understanding of the system development life cycle (design, development, testing, production and implementation) and various computing environments. Through this position, a GRC Intern should develop a basic understanding of IT general controls including security administration, program change management, and program development and computer operations. 

Education and Skills for a GRC Business Processes Intern

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field, to obtain the hours required to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation 
• Basic familiarity with GAAP, GAAS and IIA standards
• Travel may be required

Education and Skills for a GRC IT Intern

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting, or other relevant field
• Basic familiarity with GAAP, GAAS and IIA standards
• Knowledge of IT controls and how they affect the control environment; COBIT, COSO, and related frameworks preferred 
• Basic understanding of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404, and the role that information technology plays in compliance 
• Basic understanding of systems infrastructure and security, connectivity, remote access, and data mining
• Travel may be required

The Weaver Experience

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture at weaver.com.

Hourly rate: $35.00 - $37.00/hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. 

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!