WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Global Risk function is dedicated to fostering responsible entrepreneurship through BCG by:

Enable: empower BCG's growth and innovation through promoting responsible value creation for clients and society
Navigate: embed scalable, data driven, risk-based decision making to proactively adapt and quickly react to key risks for BCG
Protect: serve as trusted advisors to BCG; look around corners internally and externally to keep BCG strong for the future

Assurance & Advisory (A&A) is part of BCG Global Risk function, dedicated to identifying and managing significant risk exposures at BCG. The six core areas of focus for the A&A team include geographic risk reviews, functional / shared services reviews, advisory efforts, data & analytics, spot checks and remediation. As the 3rd line of defense, the A&A team collaborates closely with other Global Risk teams (e.g., Compliance, Information Security,
Data Privacy), other global functions, and local operations to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management.

This role is global in nature, applies to all BCG functions / Offices, and looks to provide management with an independent and objective assessment of business risk and internal controls. This role will also support the global functions and local Offices as they implement solutions to manage risk.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Interest and passion for learning, and gaining skills in all functions (Finance, Accounting, HR, IT, etc.)
Strong project management skills, including the ability to multi-task; this individual will be assisting the team in planning for multiple risk reviews (e.g., risk assessment process/prioritization, scheduling meetings, preparing work papers)
Superior verbal and written communication skills (e.g., draft and assist the team in proofing final deliverables)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail (e.g., make selections for our substantive test of details, perform testing of transactions)
Open minded individual who isn't afraid to offer their suggestions, opinion or perspective (e.g., provide the team with thoughts and perspective on how we could improve our process/procedures)

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

Must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in Northeastern University and approved by the university to participate in the January to June 2025 co-op cycle
Strong interest in international business, cultures and learning how business practices vary around the world (e.g., researching countries for changes to business landscape) - this role will include working with a team of international colleagues and internal customers- prior international experience/exposure is a plus.
Prior professional/co-op experience is strongly preferred (experience at a Big 4 and/or multi-national professional services firm is a plus)
Prior experience working in a team environment (e.g., work, academics, athletics) - being an effective team player will be a critical success factor in this role
Business (Finance or Accounting majors) - basic understanding of accounting (Principals of Accounting I & II)
Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint
Prior work, internship or co-op experience in a progressive corporate environment a plus
Must have legal work authorization in the U.S.

YOU'LL WORK WITH

This role will support the Global Assurance & Advisory team (approximately 10 individuals) and will require frequent interaction with all members of the team. We are excited to teach co-ops about the many aspects of Risk Management, from our philosophy and approach to hands on learning of the risk management process.

WHO WE ARE

BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world’s best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible—and unlocking your potential to advance the world. Our team called Global Services (GS) provides corporate support to business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of administering all employment decisions and actions without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.