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Intern, Internal Audit
CompanySoFi University
LocationSan Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 7, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Internal Audit Intern will assist the Internal Audit team in conducting audits and reviews, planning and executing audit work programs, and communicating audit issues. The role involves performing risk assessments, developing audit objectives, and preparing audit reports.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
5925
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SoFi is a values-driven company on a mission to help our members get their money right. We create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions—from owning a home to saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, and more.
CFL #6054612; NMLS #1121636 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) Advisory services through SoFi LLC, a registered investment advisor. SoFi Checking and Savings is offered through SoFi Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. SoFi Money™ is offered through SoFi Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><a href="https://www.sofi.com/sofi-employee-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">Employee Applicant Privacy Notice</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p>
<div>
<p>Shape a brighter financial future with us. </p>
<p>Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.</p>
<p>We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. <strong>Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.</strong></p>
</div></div><h1><strong>The Role:</strong></h1>
<p>SoFi is seeking an Internal Audit Intern to join SoFi’s Internal Audit Department, reporting to the Internal Audit Manager. You will be conducting audits and reviews of various areas related to SoFi Securities, SoFi’s Tech Platform (Galileo Financial Technologies), and/or SoFi Technologies Inc. This is a hands-on audit role with primary responsibility for planning and executing audit work programs, identifying, drafting, and communicating audit issues, and on-going issue follow up and remediation. You will also assist in performing audit risk assessments and developing audit objectives and procedures. This is an amazing opportunity on a growing team at a rapidly scaling company.</p>
<p>**The candidate must be available for the entire internship period:** </p>
<ul>
<li>Cohort 1: Monday, June 1st, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026</li>
<li>Cohort 2: Monday, June 15th, 2026 to Friday, September 4th, 2026</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Assist the Internal Audit team in accomplishing audit department objectives in a team environment</li>
<li>In accordance with departmental and professional internal audit standards, identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize audit work, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze procedures and controls, perform audit tests, prepare appropriate work papers, develop audit recommendations, review identified issues with appropriate management, and prepare audit report findings</li>
<li>Perform issue follow up, including performing validation testing of corrective actions</li>
<li>Assist in developing formal written reports to communicate audit results to management and other stakeholders</li>
<li>Work on multiple priorities / projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines</li>
<li>Utilize data analytics and tools in execution of audit work</li>
<li>Continue to develop and expand knowledge of the audit profession, financial and technology industry, and products through self-study, research, and continuing education efforts</li>
<li>Execute special assignments and other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>What You’ll Need:</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li><strong>Enrolled in an accredited US-based university (working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027 </strong></li>
<li><strong>Must be returning to school for at least one quarter or semester after the internship</strong></li>
<li><strong>Have no more than 12 months of professional full-time work experience (excluding internships and research assistant roles)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Must be willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area and be available to work in the San Francisco HQ office at a hybrid capacity (2-3x a week)</strong></li>
<li>Strong critical thinking skills and unrelenting curiosity</li>
<li>Great interpersonal and communication skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated interest in digital assets, crypto ecosystems, and protocols</li>
<li>Understanding of internal control concepts, internal auditing standards, risk assessment practices, COSO three lines of defense, etc. </li>
<li>Ability to work independently with limited daily supervision and meet deadlines. </li>
<li>Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously, accept ownership and accountability for projects, and deliver on commitments.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience preparing reports, and presentations.</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>External audit, internal audit, or related experience working in a financial institution with knowledge of general and technology internal controls, risk management, and/or consumer regulatory compliance (FINRA, OCC, FRB, etc.)</li>
<li>Pursuance of professional certification(s) (e.g, CIA, CPA) or related licensure (FINRA – Series 7, 63, 24, 4, etc.)</li>
<li>Experience with audit engagement planning, executing, and reporting is a plus</li>
<li>Computer programming experience or pursuing a degree in computer science </li>
<li>Experience with technology such as Auditboard, Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx, etc.</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>Internship Perks:</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Access to senior leadership, including exclusive Q&A sessions with executives across all functions of SoFi</li>
<li>Exclusive opportunities to deliver a case study to SoFi leaders </li>
<li>Development sessions for career, financial, and professional growth</li>
<li>Opportunities to participate in company wide events like All-Hands and SoFi circles programming</li>
<li>Networking socials to connect with fellow interns</li>
<li>SoFi swag giveaways</li>
<li><strong>We offer incoming interns the flexibility to select from two potential start dates:</strong>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cohort 1: Monday, June 1st, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cohort 2: Monday, June 15th, 2026 to Friday, September 4th, 2026</strong></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Why you'll love working here:</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">> Internship Benefits: <a href="https://9240566.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9240566/SoFi%202025%20Benefits%20TempIntern.pdf" target="_blank">View Link</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">> Full Time University Grad Benefits: <a href="https://9240566.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9240566/SoFi%202025%20Benefits%20Full-time.pdf" target="_blank">View Link</a></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Internship Highlights include:</strong></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to a unique and challenging professional experience, interns will also receive perks such as invites to Member events, and more!</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Personalized Mentorship Program</li>
<li>Fully stocked kitchen (snacks & drinks)</li>
<li>Access to senior leadership, including round tables with executives across all functions of SoFi</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.</span></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.</span></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</span></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights</span></a></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoFi </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email </span><a href="mailto:accommodations@sofi.com" target="_blank">accommodations@sofi.com.</a></h5>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.</span></h5></div>
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