Risk Consulting Intern - Summer 2026

Risk Consulting Intern - Summer 2026

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Job Category Risk and Compliance Level Intern/Trainee Time Type Full time Travel Requirements Up to 80% Start Year 2026 Job ID 658951WD Location(s) IL-Chicago, DC-Washington, MA-Boston, NY-New York, PA-Philadelphia

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. In regulatory risk compliance at PwC, you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and mitigating risks for clients. You will provide guidance on compliance strategies and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. During your time at the Firm, you start to establish your personal brand, paving the way to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
  • Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
  • Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
  • Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
  • Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
  • Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
  • Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
  • Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.


The Opportunity

As a Risk Consulting Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you will support teams and participate in projects focused on regulatory risk compliance. This role offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in the world of risk analysis, records management, and compliance auditing, gaining valuable insights into the processes that help organizations adhere to industry standards and regulations. As an Intern, you will support teams by performing basic tasks and conducting research, while observing and learning from experienced professionals. This role emphasizes the importance of adopting a learning mindset, actively listening, and contributing to the success of your team.

In this role at PwC, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in risk analysis, records management, and compliance standards. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team’s success. This is an entry-level position that provides a platform for you to start building your personal brand and gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

- Supporting the risk consulting team in various client projects to gain practical experience and insights into regulatory risk compliance
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of compliance programs to align with regulatory standards
- Participating in compliance risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential non-compliance risks
- Conducting research and gathering data to support risk analysis and compliance initiatives
- Assisting in the preparation and submission of regulatory reports in accordance with compliance standards
- Contributing to the development and implementation of anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention strategies
- Assisting in the monitoring and analysis of transactions to detect and prevent fraudulent activities
- Supporting the team in maintaining records management and privacy compliance
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to gain insights into risk consulting practices
- Engaging in cybersecurity risk management activities to protect client data and information
- Collaborating with team members to support client projects and deliverables
- Applying a learning mindset to develop personal and professional skills in risk and compliance

What You Must Have

- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level roles intended for job seekers who are in their third year of a four-year degree program or fourth year of a five-year program at the time of application. Winter internships typically occur during the spring semester preceding the student's final year of school Summer internships typically take place during the summer preceding the student's final year of school

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for one of the following field(s) of study: Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration/Management, Business Analytics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Economics, Finance, Forensic Science, Health Administration, Risk Management, Statistics
- Preference for a 3.3 overall GPA
- Demonstrating knowledge in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Participating in Compliance Risk Assessment activities
- Engaging in Data Analysis and Interpretation tasks
- Supporting Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) initiatives
- Observing Regulatory Compliance Program Maintenance processes
-Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.



The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Risk Consulting Intern - Summer 2026

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