Hilltop Holdings Inc. is currently looking for a qualified student to join our Internal Audit department as a Summer Intern. This individual will work closely with our Internal Audit Manager to gain hands-on experience in the Internal Audit profession while assisting with several key initiatives across the company. This individual will gain exposure to the basic audit functions and will develop entry-level audit experience in the financial services industry including performing audit tests of SOX, business and/or IT general controls, checking sampled evidence documentation against specified criteria, and identifying any exceptions.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Hilltop Holdings offers a diverse range of financial services through its three primary subsidiaries, PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending, and HilltopSecurities. PlainsCapital Bank is a leading commercial bank with locations throughout Texas. PrimeLending is a national mortgage provider focused on purchase mortgage originations. HilltopSecurities provides financial advisory, clearing, retail brokerage, and other investment banking services. Hilltop Holdings seeks to build the premier Texas-based diversified financial services holding company through acquisitions and organic growth. To learn more, please visit www.hilltop.com.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Some work experience (0 - 1 year) is preferred but not required
- Junior or Senior standing in related academic program - MIS, computer sciences, or other IT fields
- Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
- Proven self-starter who can initiate tasks and follow up to completion
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional analytical skills; above-average attention to detail
- Desire to learn about career opportunities in the audit and/or financial services industry
- Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Candidate MUST have authorization to work for any employer in the US without requiring sponsorship, whether in student status or not
- Under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager, the intern will learn about SOX controls that are included in our financial reporting process
- Learn about Audit methodology (which is aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards), including sampling, documentation standards, and issue writing
- Participate in discussion of SOX control issues and provide detailed examples in these discussions as necessary. The qualified intern will be guided toward appropriately concluding upon test results.
- Accompany and take notes in SOX process walkthrough interviews then complete documentation
- Perform audit tests of SOX, business and/or IT general controls, check sampled evidence documentation against specified criteria, and identifying any exceptions
- Provide input into the discussion of any exceptions with management
- Fill out workpaper templates documenting test results and conclusions according to IA methodology
- Draft language for any issues identified to be reported to management
- Report on the status of work to direct manager, and manage own time to complete tasks within established timeframes
- Other duties as assigned
- Under the direction of the Internal Audit Manager, the intern will learn about SOX controls that are included in our financial reporting process
- Learn about Audit methodology (which is aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards), including sampling, documentation standards, and issue writing
- Participate in discussion of SOX control issues and provide detailed examples in these discussions as necessary. The qualified intern will be guided toward appropriately concluding upon test results.
- Accompany and take notes in SOX process walkthrough interviews then complete documentation
- Perform audit tests of SOX, business and/or IT general controls, check sampled evidence documentation against specified criteria, and identifying any exceptions
- Provide input into the discussion of any exceptions with management
- Fill out workpaper templates documenting test results and conclusions according to IA methodology
- Draft language for any issues identified to be reported to management
- Report on the status of work to direct manager, and manage own time to complete tasks within established timeframes
- Other duties as assigned