Intern, Internal Audit

Brookfield Real Estate Group — Internal Audit Intern

Location: Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY

Business: Real Estate

Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups and one of the world’s largest investors in real estate. The Group has a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality, and alternative real estate assets across five continents. Brookfield Real Estate Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing some of the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets.

The Group seeks to generate value by leveraging operating expertise and focusing on core real estate capabilities, including leasing, financing, development, design and construction, as well as property and facilities management.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. The organization seeks team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with the Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative, and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of its people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Brookfield Internal Audit

Brookfield Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting function with a team of audit professionals based in Toronto, New York, London, São Paulo, Sydney, and Mumbai. The team engages across the broader universe of Brookfield businesses and its senior leaders to assess and advise on risks and operational efficiency over key processes. Internal Audit reports directly into the Audit Committee and Board of Directors, and the work positively impacts employees, investors, shareholders, and business partners.

Position Summary

• Full-time internship during summer 2027 (June–August), with the option to extend to part-time during the school year based on intern performance and business needs. A minimum of 15 hours per week commitment would be expected for part-time assignments.
• The Internal Audit Intern will work as an integrated member of the team, supporting audit and advisory engagements across Brookfield’s businesses. The role provides practical experience evaluating business processes, risks, and controls, while contributing to data-driven and AI-enabled initiatives designed to improve audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
• The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and communication skills with an interest in internal audit, risk management, technology, artificial intelligence, and asset management. Experience with data analytics, automation, large language models, or programming is considered an asset.
• Potential for a full-time offer upon graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in walkthroughs to understand business processes, key risks, systems, and related controls.
• Perform and document control-testing procedures, organize supporting evidence, and prepare clear, review-ready workpapers.
• Analyze structured and unstructured information from spreadsheets, system reports, policies, contracts, invoices, and other business records.
• Assist in the design and testing of AI-enabled workflows for document review, classification, summarization, evidence extraction, and control testing.
• Translate audit procedures, policies, and business requirements into structured testing rules, prompts, templates, and validation criteria.
• Review AI-generated results for accuracy, completeness, source support, and consistency, and identify matters requiring auditor judgment or additional review.
• Develop or enhance Excel workpapers, audit trackers, testing matrices, dashboards, and management-reporting outputs.
• Help prepare audit findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of audit work performed.
• Perform research and other ad hoc assignments, as requested.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be a rising junior or senior by the summer of 2027.
• Enrolled in a degree related to business, data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Previous experience working in an office environment is required.
• Interest in internal audit, consulting, and/or asset management.
• Experience with large language models, prompt design, or workflow automation.
• Exposure to data analytics or visualization tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar platforms is advantageous.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in learning about Brookfield’s businesses, risks, and operating processes.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work well under pressure, and be self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Must be available to work onsite in NYC throughout the duration of the internship and able to work well in a team environment.
• Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role.

Compensation

• $25 per hour (USD)

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education, and designations.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a positive work environment that is safe and respectful; workplace discrimination, violence, or harassment is not tolerated. Brookfield is proud to create a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.