2026 Summer Internal Audit Inernship - Remote

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Summer 2026 Internal Audit Internship- Remote

What does our Internship Program offer?  

Key’s Enterprise Internship is a 10.5-week program that provides meaningful work that matters, offers feedback and coaching, and creates engaging events and conversations that will spark excitement and interest in bringing one’s full-time career to Key.  

Interns are involved in a host of line of business specific projects that directly impact and benefit Key’s business and strategic pillars. The program includes networking with Key teammates across all levels of the organization, a series of Learning Labs where internal and external speakers provide insight on Key’s competitive landscape, financial wellness, and professional development best practices, and an assigned mentor who shares knowledge, experience, and advice. 

Internal Audit

The internal audit function within KeyBank provides an independent assessment on Key’s processes and risks. As a trusted advisor, Internal Audit tests the adequacy and effectiveness of KeyBank’s risk management practices, makes recommendations for improvement, and monitors remediation efforts. Internal Audit is accountable to the KeyCorp Audit Committee and reporting is provided to key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and associated committees, executive and line of business management, and KeyBank’s regulators. 

About the Internal Audit Internship Program  

The Internship spans approximately 10 weeks in the summer. As an Internal Audit Intern, you will gain experience working on various audits, work closely with seasoned professionals to develop your skills as an auditor and receive direct coaching and feedback. Interns will have exposure to various lines of business across Key and interact with their leaders. Placement for Internal Audit Interns may be in one or more of the following areas: Lending, Deposits, Payments, Compliance, Capital Markets, Asset Management & more.   

Internal Audit operates in a remote work environment with teammates located in over 20 states. Your internship will be performed in a virtual environment; however, if you are located close to Buffalo, NY or Cleveland, OH, you may have the option to occasionally work in an office setting. 

Based on performance, Interns may be offered the opportunity for placement in a full-time position as a Rotational Analyst with Internal Audit upon graduation. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Staffed on one or two audits allowing you to gain insight into all phases of an audit (planning, fieldwork, and reporting) and learn about various parts of the organization.   
• Internal Audit follows an annual Audit Plan and work assigned each week will be based on the current reviews in process on your assigned team. 
• Typically work 8-hour days, Interns are not expected to work more than 40 hours/week. 
• Attend audit specific training and enterprise-wide Learning Labs. 

• Network with other Internal Audit Interns & members of Internal Audit’s Senior Leadership Team (senior management). 
• Internship culminates with a Spotlight presentation to Senior Leadership Team and Managers in Internal Audit highlighting your internship experience. 

Qualifications 

• Must have completed at least three years toward a four-year, undergraduate degree program with coursework in in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems or other business-related degree, with an anticipated graduation in or before May 2027.
• Outstanding academic achievement (minimum undergraduate 3.25 GPA) 
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork from past work experience and/or extracurricular activities 
• Solid analytical, problem solving, communication (oral & written) and presentation skills 
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint 

Compensation and Benefits 

This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus. 

KeyBank’s Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected]. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus. 

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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

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