Fall 2024 Investor Advocate Intern

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors' families, savings, and futures in mind.

If you are interested in working with a diverse group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

• Compensation

• We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs. We offer a competitive hourly rate based on education level and qualifications, as follows:

• Undergraduate students: $23.00/hour

• Graduate students: $28.00/hour

• Ph.D./JD students: $36.00/hour

• Hybrid work option

• Staff will be assigned to one of our offices, including: Washington, DC (Headquarters); Ashburn, VA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX office or location. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.

Role Summary

The Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) leads the PCAOB's efforts to lead its engagement with investors and investor advocates. The PCAOB's OIAD has an intern position available. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain a broad overview of support all aspects of OIAD's work by assisting with a wide range of projects, including conducting preliminary economic and legal research and analysis, and planning for various investor conferences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and legal research to support OIAD work

• Assist with planning for OIAD related meetings and events

• Assist with preparing responses to inquiries from external parties

• Perform other duties and special projects as needed

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Master's level college student or current enrollment at an accredited law school

• An interest in advancing investor protection and the public interest

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Ability to organize and meet deadlines

• Willingness to work as a team member

• Ability to be flexible, work independently and be self-motivated

• Dependability a must

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Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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