Spring 2027 Co-op, Internal Audit
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Summary
The Vertex Internal Audit Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Economics, or other related fields. The Internal Audit department is an independent assurance function that assists the Company in completing financial, operational and applications audits to identify process gaps, ensure adherence to Corporate policies and to identify controls to mitigate risks to the Company.
Job description
Your Impact
The Vertex Internal Audit Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Economics, or other related fields. The Internal Audit department is an independent assurance function that assists the Company in completing financial, operational and applications audits to identify process gaps, ensure adherence to Corporate policies and to identify controls to mitigate risks to the Company.
What you will be doing
During this 6-month program, the Internal Audit co-op will assist with the execution of both Information Technology and Business audits, including audit planning, detailed testing, and reporting. The individual will also perform learning enhanced routine tasks for the Internal Audit department including gathering information for audit planning, taking minutes during planning and fieldwork walkthroughs with auditees, executing test procedures during fieldwork, and preparing report templates with oversight from audit leads.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Internal Auditors with the planning and execution of audits, internal applications and systems, and data analytical projects
- Document audit work papers, track and monitor audit issues utilizing audit related software
- Assist with the project management and execution of test plans, and automation of internal audit workpapers
- Assist the Audit team lead by taking walkthrough minutes, creating weekly agendas, and assisting on operational audit testing
- Work collaboratively with business and IT partners while building strong client relationships
- Assist with special projects as needed
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Economics, or a related discipline
- Self-motivated, strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
- A desire to experience and learn from a highly innovative company aimed at transforming lives of people with serious diseases, their family and society
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future
- You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027
- You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - July 2027
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Economics, or a related discipline
- Self-motivated, strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future
- Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - July 2027
Benefits
- Gym access
- Group exercise classes
- Commuter benefits
- Free breakfast
- Career development opportunities
- Social events
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid time off
- Educational assistance
- Student loan repayment
- 401(k) Matching
- Charitable donation matching
Company overview
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1989. The company specializes in discovering, developing, and commercializing transformative medicines for serious diseases, with a primary focus on cystic fibrosis (CF). Vertex has pioneered breakthrough therapies including TRIKAFTA/KAFTRIO, SYMDEKO/SYMKEVI, ORKAMBI, and KALYDECO, which collectively treat approximately 90% of CF patients. Beyond CF, the company has expanded its portfolio to include treatments for sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, acute pain, and has robust clinical pipelines in APOL1-mediated kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1, and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Vertex employs approximately 6,100 people globally and maintains research facilities in San Diego, California, and Milton Park, Oxfordshire, England. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ (VRTX) and is recognized as one of the industry's top workplaces, consistently earning accolades for its innovative culture and patient-focused approach to drug development.