Strategic Assurance and SOC Services Associate - Summer 2026

Grant Thornton is a leading organization that provides consulting and assurance services. They are seeking a SASS Associate responsible for delivering engagements, conducting readiness assessments, and executing client engagements to help identify business process and IT controls to mitigate risks. Responsibilities Work with the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business risks and issues and supporting controls Apply current knowledge of trends to identify business risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement Test and evaluate business processes and information technology controls to mitigate risk Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion of business process and information systems Participate in client status updates Draft client deliverables Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements Participate in recruiting efforts as needed Utilizing various data collection techniques, obtain relevant control evidence, select/apply appropriate testing methods, and document testing results Performing detailed analysis to identify and assess compliance or opportunities for improvement, documenting conclusions, and providing recommendations Utilizing and continuously learning new technologies to collaborate with team members and enhance service delivery Prioritizing your work efforts to produce deliverables to meet project objectives, and applying established analytical models to evaluate data, costs and benefits Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Technology, MIS or related field Minimum major and overall GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel 20%-50% as required Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills A Master's degree is a plus Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CIA license/certification preferred Company Overview In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. It was founded in 1924, and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is