Counterparty Credit Risk Intern [2027 Internship Program]
About The Position
As a Counterparty Credit Risk Intern, you will gain exposure to how DTCC assesses and monitors the credit risk profile of member firms, treasury investment counterparties, line of credit providers, and critical third parties. The Counterparty Credit Risk team reviews financial statements, regulatory filings, negative news, macroeconomic trends, and other relevant information to evaluate the financial stability and creditworthiness of these firms. You will support ongoing monitoring, annual review activities, and process improvement efforts while building a practical understanding of credit risk management in the financial services industry. At DTCC, interns contribute to meaningful work while learning how the financial markets operate behind the scenes. You will be part of a structured summer experience that combines team-based project work, training, feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with leaders and peers. The Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experience designed to build a strong foundation for early-career talent. The program includes orientation, training, manager engagement, feedback milestones, networking, and development experiences that help students explore potential full-time career paths, including EDGE where applicable.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting or any other related field
- Expected graduation date: Spring 2028
- Minimum GPA: 3.2
- Authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework, projects, prior work, internship, student organization, volunteer, or leadership experience related to the role.
- Interest in financial services, technology, operations, risk, data, business, or the specific business area.
- Knowledge of financial statement analysis, utilizing knowledge gained in courses such as financial markets analysis and accounting
- Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to ask questions.
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Ability to use feedback and adapt as you learn.
- Collaboration, professionalism, and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Support the Counterparty Credit Risk team in monitoring the credit risk profile of firms consisting primarily of banks, broker-dealers, and other financial counterparties.
- Assist with annual credit reviews by gathering and reviewing financial statements, regulatory filings, and other information used to assess firms’ credit risk profiles.
- Support ongoing surveillance of monthly and quarterly financial data, negative news, and macroeconomic or regulatory developments that may impact member firms and counterparties.
- Maintain and update tools and trackers used in the credit risk monitoring process, including the credit risk rating matrix model and related supporting documentation.
- Analyze team procedures and workflows to identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve documentation, and support automation or reporting enhancements.
- Participate in team meetings, research efforts, ad hoc projects, and cross-functional initiatives that support CCR’s mandate to monitor and manage counterparty credit risk.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Hybrid work model: 3 days in office and 2 days remote, based on team schedule.
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