St. Louis Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant - 2027

JOB REQUISITION St. Louis Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant - 2027 LOCATION ST. LOUIS ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S) JOB DESCRIPTION Are You Ready to Live Something Different with Protiviti? The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, shape outcomes, and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. We hire curious individuals who are motivated by learning and who are driven to make an impact. By teaming with our clients, we solve the business challenges a dynamic world presents and discover and implement innovative business solutions. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver. At every level, we champion leaders who live our values. Imagining our work as a journey, integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes in pursuit of our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Are you inspired to make a difference? You've come to the right place. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants work with Protiviti’s clients, who are typically among the world’s leading companies. As a consultant, you collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions to the complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and demonstrate depth in an area of expertise, while also being versatile, having a broad range of capabilities and skill sets to solve today’s complex business problems. That’s why we focus on developing consultants across our business, so you gain experience in different industries, grow your technical and professional capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success. Consultants are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn through real work, and collaborate closely with others. Our people invest in one another, coaching, guiding, and supporting each team member to grow and perform at their best. When you join our team, you will participate in Passport to Protiviti, our award-winning onboarding program. You will also attend The Consulting Challenge, an experiential learning course that will help you build confidence and create connections that will help you transition successfully into your role as a consultant. As a consultant, you will be part of Foundations, Protiviti's innovative approach that equips our consultants with the knowledge, skills, technical aptitude, and coaching to become our firm's future leaders. This Foundations experience will enable you to learn from diverse project experiences while guiding your skill development, preparing you for the next step in your career journey. Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants will experience a variety of projects. Each project experience is designed to fuel your curiosity, build capability, drive real outcomes, and prepare you for the next career level. Consultants learn alongside experienced leaders and advisors to develop a strong understanding of business processes, regulatory environments, and risk/control frameworks, as well as to build fluency in AI-enabled analysis, data interrogation, and audit methodology. Consultants assess risks, analyze data, document observations, and communicate insights that contribute meaningfully to client engagements. Through interactions with client and project team personnel, consultants build professional relationships grounded in trust, which support exceptional client service. A successful consultant manages time and priorities effectively, takes ownership of assignments, and contributes meaningfully to team outcomes. With each project, you receive hands-on training in a supportive, high-performance environment and interact with leaders across our practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees, participate in employee network groups, and enjoy social, civic, and networking activities to strengthen connections and build meaningful relationships across our firm and in the community. Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants are hired into one of two areas, including: Business Process Audit and Advisory: Helps companies become more innovative by exploring their business processes, identifying and mitigating emerging risks, developing creative solutions to complex business challenges, and encouraging best practices to enhance business functions. Business Process Auditors also help clients meet regulatory and compliance requirements and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of core business processes. Managing risk, monitoring and testing controls, enhancing security, and improving corporate governance are core internal audit services. Technology Audit and Advisory: Helps companies navigate the risks and opportunities of an increasingly complex technology landscape, including cybersecurity, AI risk, data governance, and cloud. Technology Auditors assess and advise across the full spectrum of how organizations use technology to protect and enhance enterprise value, including controls and regulatory compliance, privacy, software development, technology resilience, and technology governance. Meaningful onboarding. Impactful training. Foundational learning. Together, these experiences define the Protiviti Career – where clear expectations and meaningful support help you build capability, confidence, and shape a career you’re proud of. QUALIFICATIONS Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related fields) Visa Status: All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future Demonstrated proficiency in applying AI tools to analytical and research tasks (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.) Advanced verbal and written communication skills Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries Technical proficiency aligning with the assigned capability area WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL Works effectively in teams, as well as independently Applies creativity and analytical thinking to problem-solving Evaluates, synthesizes, organizes, and interprets data effectively Embraces challenges with a growth mindset and contributes to meaningful outcomes Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance Demonstrates a strong academic background Drives toward obtaining professional certifications Relevant experience with specific skills: Understanding of internal audit processes, including the use of emerging technologies, understanding frameworks, and achieving audit objectives Handling and analyzing data and information in various formats to uncover valuable insights and draw actionable conclusions Experience with modern tools and technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite, data visualization tools like Power BI Entry-level proficiency in software development, best practices, and methodologies Interest in advanced analytics and automation technologies (e.g., Alteryx, MS Power Platform, Python) Effectively leverages AI tools with strong human judgment in the loop, driving efficiency in delivery while elevating the quality of insights and outcomes for clients HOW WE WORK Protiviti practices a hybrid model, combining in-person with purpose and remote work to best support excellent work, connection and collaboration. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. We encourage thoughtful choices about where work happens – making decisions that best support client outcomes, team effectiveness and learning. The requirements will vary by client, project, team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. APPLICATION PROCESS Apply at Note: Students may apply for only one location or capability. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. #LI-DNI Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job. $60,000.00 - $74,000.00 Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job. $2,000 The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job. $62,000.00 - $76,000.00 Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year. Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time. Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. 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Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska. Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services. JOB LOCATION MO PRO ST. LOUIS Protiviti ( is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and our independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, digital, legal, HR, governance, risk and internal audit through our network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries. Named to the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). 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