Intern - IT Audit at GM Financial in Arlington, TX

Intern - IT Audit

Location: Arlington, TX, United States

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

About the role:

The Audit team is responsible for independently evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the control structure for both enabling and operating departments within GM Financial North America. Results of the evaluation are reported to management along with recommendations for improvement. Audit also performs consultative audits upon management request and participates in company projects to help management identify risks and controls.

This role is responsible for executing internal audits by assessing risks, evaluating controls, performing test work, and documenting findings to help identify operational and regulatory compliance issues. The position supports the organization’s risk management objectives by completing audit assignments efficiently, recommending improvements, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.

In this role you will:

• Execute audits, including completion of design flows, risk assessments, test work/workpapers, and audit findings
• Identify control weaknesses, regulatory compliance issues, and other areas of risk
• Complete audit assignments in an efficient and timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and procedures

What makes You an ideal candidate?

• Must be a current student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or another related field, with at least one semester remaining upon start of the internship.
• Must possess a minimum of a 3.0 (out of a 4-point scale) overall GPA.
• Junior or Senior classification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to explain observations and technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. This incumbent may give presentations and communicate with business and technology leaders.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and conceptual skills required.
• Interest in technology, cybersecurity, data, or technology risk, with a willingness to learn how technology supports business processes and how related risks are managed.
• Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team setting.
• Previous internship, work, academic project, or coursework related to audit, technology, cybersecurity, information systems, data analytics, risk management, or business processes is considered a plus.
• GM Financial does not provide sponsorship for a work visa status for this position

Additional Knowledge and Skills

Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:

• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
• Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
• Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
• Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
• Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection

Our program offers:

• 11 weeks of work experience (May 26th - August 6th)
• Executive and peer networking opportunities
• Independent and team project experiences
• Philanthropic activities
• Career development
• Opportunity to apply for full-time career positions

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office

GM FINANCIAL DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM FINANCIAL AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)