Assurance Forensics Investigations & Compliance Summer Intern (May 2025)

About EY

EY, a leading global professional services organization, is dedicated to building a better working world. With a strong commitment to quality & integrity, they offer a wide range of services including auditing, consulting, & tax advisory. Through innovative solutions and a diverse team of professionals, they help clients navigate complexities & drive sustainable growth in today's dynamic business landscape.

Your role

The EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice advises corporations on complex business matters that require investigative work and analysis by their team using industry knowledge and the latest technology tools. They service clients from various industries including financial services, media & entertainment, real estate & construction, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and others. As part of their team, you will be on the cutting edge of current trends in fraud and forensic investigations, as well as being at the heart of serving as a quality-focused liaison between their clients and the law.

As a member of a team of multidisciplinary professionals, you would assist in several tasks including forensic accounting, financial and securities regulation, electronic discovery, risk management, and investigating situations where clients detect a problem.

You will be working on projects that make headlines, are challenging, and have an impact on the world, at times requiring you to balance your time among multiple projects and responsibilities, supporting your team across the board. It’s all about using your research and analytical skills to help execute investigations, so their clients will look directly to you to translate complex business information into well-presented and easily understood recommendations. As part of that, you’ll need to develop collaborative skills, along with the confidence to nurture relationships with your clients.

There is no typical day in the EY Forensic & Integrity Services practice. You’ll primarily work on client projects, often helping with executing confidential investigations, looking at documents and transactions (for financial investigations) or source information, and working with seniors and managers to help report on the analysis. As part of that, you’ll need to have a critical eye and be detail-oriented in your review, as you’ll be the first line of defense going through documents, transactions , and information to flag important details for seniors’ review. 

Your key responsibilities:

• Serving on multiple client engagement teams that assist in performing fraud and forensic investigations, expert witness services, and financial and economic analyses.  
• Maintaining a strong client focus and developing productive working relationships with clients by creating work products that document the engagement procedures.  
• Utilizing technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.  
• Supporting colleagues and valuing others’ contributions through teamwork, integrity , and leadership, as well as bringing potential opportunities to the team’s attention.  
• Operating effectively in a regulated environment.  
• Opportunity to work on a variety of their forensics offerings (Insurance & Federal Claims Services, Disputes, Government Contract Services, Investigations & Compliance, Financial Services, or Life Sciences) all of which will allow you to learn, grow, and develop into a well-rounded Forensics Professional.

Training & development

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. They’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through their coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future.

Benefits

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your purpose and help them create a positive ripple effect on their teams, business, clients, and society - building a better working world, together.
• A competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to their business. 

Career progression

At EY with energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go. The broad business perspective you get in EY's Assurance practice will be a launch pad to your career, whether you stay here to partner or seek a role in the C-suite. Their easy-to-use Audit Career Framework will help you map your successful career path, understand just what's expected of you, and access the right learning, experiences, and coaching to support your career progression.

Work-life balance

EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way they collaborate, innovate, and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at clients or other locations. EY helps you get your work done responsibly and flexibly while managing your busy life.

Culture & vibe

EY is committed to helping diverse talent thrive, whether it’s through their support for working parents, their innovative approach to student recruitment, or targeted action to level the playing field for women and ethnic minorities. Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who they are and how they work. EY is committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and people feel a sense of belonging.

About you

What they look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. They’re looking for innovative people, who can work in an agile way, and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.   
• You are curious and purpose-driven. They’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.   
• You are inclusive. They’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.  

Qualifications:

• Have or be working toward, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or dual degrees in Accounting/‌Finance, Accounting/‌Economics, Accounting/MIS , or similar majors with sufficient course work to achieve CPA certification upon passing the examination.
• Passed, or be actively preparing to pass, the CPA examination.
• Superior project management, interpersonal, communication, teaming, organizational, and technology skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work more than standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride-share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations. 
• A valid passport.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• ey.com/en_us/careers
• youtube.com/@ernstyoung