Intern Enterprise Risk Management and Internal audit

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About this role

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

Purpose:
Support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Audit functions in coordinating and maintaining risk management and control processes, including risk register updates, stakeholder engagement, risk reporting, and audit support activities. The role provides practical exposure to enterprise risk management, internal controls, and governance practices while supporting ongoing ERM initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain and update the Risk Register by ensuring risks, controls, and mitigation actions are accurately recorded, regularly reviewed, and kept up to date
• Follow up with risk owners and functional representatives to collect updates, track progress of mitigation actions, and ensure timely and complete risk reporting
• Support preparation of risk reports, summaries, and dashboards by analyzing data, identifying key trends, and highlighting emerging risks or changes in risk exposure
• Assist in maintaining ERM templates, process documentation, and guidance materials, ensuring consistency and standardization across risk management activities
• Contribute to ERM initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including supporting process enhancements, automation activities, and business-aligned risk practices
• Provide support to Internal Audit activities, including assisting with audit planning, documentation review, tracking audit issues, and monitoring implementation of audit recommendations

Requirements:
Undergraduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related discipline, with strong attention to detail, good communication and coordination skills, basic proficiency in Excel, and a genuine interest in risk management, internal audit, and governance

Qualifications

Requirements:
• Fully /Part-qualified or currently pursuing a professional qualification such as ACCA, CA or CIMA
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Enterprise Risk Management, or a related discipline
• Exposure to or focus on commercial, financial, or process control environments
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Good communication and coordination skills with an interest in risk management, internal audit, and governance frameworks

• Demonstrates a high level of commitment, focus, and accountability in delivering assigned tasks
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are essential
• Proactive, team-oriented individual with the ability to build effective working relationships
• This role offers an excellent opportunity for an intern to learn, grow, and gain meaningful exposure to enterprise risk management, internal audit, and governance practices

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

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This Intern Enterprise Risk Management and Internal audit position at ifs1 was posted on Jun 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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