Risk & Controls Intern

Category/Area of Expertise: Internship
Job Requisition: 453566
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road
Store Code: Risk & Controls (5139334)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Internship Overview:
Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Internship experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.
**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from May 26, 2026, through August 14, 2026. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**

• Approximate 12 week Internship session with competitive pay

• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge

• Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full time positions within ADUSA

• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities

• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest

• Involvement in group community service events

• Networking and professional engagement opportunities

• Access to online career development tools and resources

• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Department/Position Description:
The principal focus of the Control & Compliance Intern (similar to Analyst role) is to ensure business processes are designed and operate in a manner that aligns with the Internal Control framework requirements. As part of the assurance role, the Control Assurance & Compliance Analyst supports the US Risk & Control function by rationalizing assurance for more complete end-to-end monitoring methods. The role is focused on developing and establishing business process testing efforts, tracking defects and fixes in business systems / applications, including SAP related processes. Analyzes business process / system requirements to formulate and define testing scope and objectives. Devises improvements to current testing and review procedures. Works as a member of the Control Assurance team to ensure standard quality practices/processes are followed resulting in reasonable assurance over the control framework. Incumbent participates in special projects and ensures internal controls are built into the new processes. Recommends well thought out process improvements reflective of their in-depth understanding of the support companies' processes, procedures, and workflow.

• As an intern in Ahold Delhaize USA Risk & Controls department you'll get in-depth exposure to Financial / IT Internal Control assurance profession and learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities of a Risk & Controls Analyst

• You'll receive guidance and work closely with experienced risk management professionals, as well as have exposure to issues / risks shaping and affecting the organization today

• During your internship, you'll utilize analytical skills as you evaluate financial and IT control procedures, end to end assessments and overall internal control design

• You'll work independently and collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals to deliver conclusions that serve as assurance support (control process design & performance)

• You will use data analytics, data visualizations and process flow tools that help identify control deficiencies, unusual trends, operating deviations and monitoring methods that provide more complete compliance insight

• You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on cross-functional engagements to include accounting /finance, supply chain, merchandise services, information technology (general controls) etc.

• Improve monitoring reporting using data visualization capabilities

• Suggest control enhancements to remediate gaps identified.

Qualifications:

• Action Oriented: Initiating action with a drive to achieve and to be successful in whatever they attempt. High energy with a desire to stay effective and engaged.

• Collaboration: Understanding the importance of relationships to enabling effective teamwork. Modifying personal style, focusing on the needs of others, and listening effectively to ensure effective outcomes for group endeavors.

• Communications: Interacting with others through verbal and non-verbal means to present information in an engaging and understandable manner. The use of listening and other attending behaviors to gain a shared understanding of the topic at hand.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's and/or Master's in Accounting, Finance, IT, Process Improvement or similar degree

• Proficient with Excel / Microsoft suite

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with professionals of all levels

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $31.00
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.