2026 CIB Risk Summer Analyst - New York

Santander

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About The Position

Santander US is looking for the best talent to support our growth ambition and become future leaders through our 2026 Risk Summer Analyst Program. Our Risk Management group within the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Division of Santander supports the firm’s efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risk. Functions within the group include Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, and Enterprise Risk. Our Summer Analyst Program, beginning in June 2026, provides comprehensive training and introduction to Santander, CIB, and its capabilities. You will be combining this training with practical experience on both technical and interpersonal skills, helping your development during the internship. At Santander, we believe in the idea that our actions, no matter how small, can have a positive impact on our clients, employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve. As such, we strive to attract like-minded individuals and exceptional talent who we can help achieve their highest potential. The 2026 Risk Summer Analyst Program is for undergraduate students in a four-year program who have an anticipated graduation date of May/June 2027. Based in New York (NY), you will become part of an international business working with teams across different geographies. As a Risk Intern within our CIB Division, you will gain a strong foundation in risk management while working alongside some of the most experienced colleagues in the industry. Our groups work closely with the trading and technology teams to create and maintain tools for risk management and analytics, to make managers aware of existing and potential risks to the firm and its investors. Risk Interns will be placed within the following functions and groups: Credit Risk: Assess credit and monitor risk exposures arising from trading activities. Groups include Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, Corporates, and Financial Institutions. Market Risk: Responsible for risk management, risk infrastructure and risk reporting for a broad range of growing businesses including agency and non-agency securitized products, rates, credit, equity and convertibles. Operational Risk: Addresses and regulates potential internal losses. Enterprise Risk: Identify and manage risks across the organization in alignment with overall risk appetite.

Requirements

• An undergraduate student in a four-year program with an expected graduation date of May/June 2027.
• Cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above.
• Highly motivated and results oriented with a desire to exceed expectations.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and courage.
• Sharp communication skills with the ability to express facts and ideas clearly both verbally and in writing, interacting professionally, transparently, and effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong English communication skills both written and spoken required, foreign language skills are a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to develop solutions to complex challenges.
• Ability to multi-task as required.
• Ability to work independently on special projects.
• Ability to effectively contribute in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in or exposure to risk management, finance, economics, accounting, or business.
• Experience in Python, SQL, R or SAS.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees