Supports forensic investigations involving fraud, misconduct, disputes, regulatory matters, and financial crime. Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing evidence, conducting compliance risk assessments, assisting with fraud prevention strategies, applying data analytics, supporting forensic accounting, preparing client reports and presentations, and contributing to regulatory compliance and governance engagements while learning PwC methodologies.
The Opportunity
As an Investigations and Forensics Consulting Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you support teams in delivering investigation and forensic services to address fraud, misconduct, disputes, and regulatory or legal matters. Within our Advisory practice, you will be part of a team that guides clients towards sustainable growth and competitive advantage in today's dynamic market. You will have the chance to learn and apply professional and technical standards, gaining exposure to PwC's methodologies and practices.
As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices, supporting teams with basic tasks, and participating in projects. You will observe professional work environments and contribute reliably to the team's success. This role emphasizes the importance of taking both observational and participatory roles, allowing you to develop your personal brand and paving the way for future opportunities.
In this role at PwC, you will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients. You will gather information from a range of sources to analyze facts and discern patterns, committing to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
Responsibilities
- Supporting forensic investigations by gathering and analyzing evidence related to potential fraud and misconduct
- Participating in compliance risk assessments to identify and manage risks associated with non-compliance with laws and regulations
- Assisting in the development of strategies for fraud prevention and detection to mitigate financial and reputational risks
- Engaging in data analytics to derive insights and support investigative processes
- Collaborating with teams to conduct forensic accounting and financial crime investigations
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies
- Contributing to the preparation of reports and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations to clients
- Applying a learning mindset to develop personal skills and understanding of regulatory enforcement and corporate governance
- Supporting client engagements by providing assistance in regulatory compliance and governance solutions
- Actively listening and accepting feedback to improve performance and contribute effectively to team goals
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level and job seekers are traditionally either in their 3rd year of a 4 year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5 year program. Client service interns typically join us during the winter/spring or summer prior to their intended graduation year
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Information System, Computer Science & Accounting, Management Information Systems, Forensics
- Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3
- Preferred major GPA: 3.3
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Participating in forensic investigations and regulatory enforcement projects
- Supporting teams with fraud detection and compliance oversight tasks
- Engaging in data analytics to enhance investigative processes
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals in forensic services
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
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.
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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
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.
As an Investigations and Forensics Consulting Intern, you will engage in a dynamic environment where you support teams in delivering investigation and forensic services to address fraud, misconduct, disputes, and regulatory or legal matters. Within our Advisory practice, you will be part of a team that guides clients towards sustainable growth and competitive advantage in today's dynamic market. You will have the chance to learn and apply professional and technical standards, gaining exposure to PwC's methodologies and practices.
As an Intern, you will focus on learning and gaining exposure to PwC's practices, supporting teams with basic tasks, and participating in projects. You will observe professional work environments and contribute reliably to the team's success. This role emphasizes the importance of taking both observational and participatory roles, allowing you to develop your personal brand and paving the way for future opportunities.
In this role at PwC, you will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients. You will gather information from a range of sources to analyze facts and discern patterns, committing to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
Responsibilities
- Supporting forensic investigations by gathering and analyzing evidence related to potential fraud and misconduct
- Participating in compliance risk assessments to identify and manage risks associated with non-compliance with laws and regulations
- Assisting in the development of strategies for fraud prevention and detection to mitigate financial and reputational risks
- Engaging in data analytics to derive insights and support investigative processes
- Collaborating with teams to conduct forensic accounting and financial crime investigations
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals to gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies
- Contributing to the preparation of reports and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations to clients
- Applying a learning mindset to develop personal skills and understanding of regulatory enforcement and corporate governance
- Supporting client engagements by providing assistance in regulatory compliance and governance solutions
- Actively listening and accepting feedback to improve performance and contribute effectively to team goals
What You Must Have
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Client service intern positions are entry-level and job seekers are traditionally either in their 3rd year of a 4 year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5 year program. Client service interns typically join us during the winter/spring or summer prior to their intended graduation year
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Information System, Computer Science & Accounting, Management Information Systems, Forensics
- Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3
- Preferred major GPA: 3.3
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Participating in forensic investigations and regulatory enforcement projects
- Supporting teams with fraud detection and compliance oversight tasks
- Engaging in data analytics to enhance investigative processes
- Observing and learning from experienced professionals in forensic services
The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
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.
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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
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.
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