Internal Audit Intern- Summer 2026

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

The Internal Audit Intern will perform operational, financial, and compliance audits of various internal departments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management process, system of internal control, and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities in order to achieve the organization's stated goals and objectives.

This internship opportunity provides a hands on experience in internal auditing and offers exposure to various aspects of risk management, compliance, and internal controls. The Internal Audit Intern will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and develop a comprehensive understanding of the audit function by assisting in drafting audit work programs and performs testing, document preparation and research.

• Learn various job functions within the Financial Services industry.
• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects.
• Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry.
• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies.
• Assist in preparation of reports.

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the
  strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic risk and internal control concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
  conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field with at least 1 year completed preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up.  We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas.  Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations.  Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more.  Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.