2026 Internal Audit Internship Program (Budapest)

In the Internal Audit division, we provide senior management an objective and independent assessment of the Firm’s internal control environment for risk management and governance.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Internal Audit Internship Program

Internal Audit interns will participate in a comprehensive development program that provides participants with exposure to various functions across Internal Audit and coverage areas within the Firm (e.g., Finance, Technology, Quantitative Analytics and Data Analytics). You will have the opportunity to join an audit team within the Budapest Internal Audit organization and can work in a flexible work arrangement for 20-40 hours per week.

We offer a supportive and vibrant multinational environment in an inspiring international team and engagement with senior leadership and mentors. You will experience a collaborative culture with continuous development opportunities and access to comprehensive trainings, including internal audit fundamentals and Morgan Stanley’s audit methodology. You can participate in the Firm’s networking events, moreover you will have the flexibility to work from home for part of your scheduled working hours and the opportunity to extend your internship or take a full-time offer upon graduation.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Develop a working knowledge of business / technology principles and basic auditing standards
• Develop knowledge of auditing tools and techniques
• Execute a wide range of audit assurance activities with guidance
• Contribute to formulating messages regarding risks and the related business impacts identified during audit activities
• Produce quality work in accordance with team / department priorities and assigned deliverables (e.g., documenting audit objectives, executing control testing and communicating results to management)
• Collaborate with colleagues across the globe

Responsibilities may vary according to your coverage area.

Requirements:

• Targeted graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Finance Audit area: Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related degree preferred)
• Technology Audit area: Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, IT Systems or a technology-related degree preferred)
• Quantitative Analytics area: Bachelor’s degree (Mathematics, Physics, Finance or Economics or other science-related degree preferred)
• Data Analytics area: Bachelor’s degree (Mathematics, Physics, Finance or Economics, Data Science, Data Engineering degree preferred)
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrable critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others and adapt to a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Inclusive mindset and behavior
• Ability to seek guidance and solicit feedback to further self-development

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fuelled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.