Emerging Technology Risk Management Intern

Santander • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!
Our Summer Internship Program, beginning in June 2026, provides immersive training and introduction to Santander. You will be combining this training with practical experience on both technical and interpersonal skills, helping your development during the internship. The 2026 Santander Summer Internship Program is for undergraduate students and/or graduate level students who have an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May/June 2027. Santander US is a nationwide business with locations across the country. This position is located in Boston, MA.
You will be given exposure to the innerworkings of one largest financial institutions in the world. Working with best-in-class teams and contributing to projects that drive innovation across the organization. As part of the internship program, you will participate in structured professional development opportunities, create connections with peers and meet leaders across Santander. As a Technology Risk Management intern working to support risk outcomes associated with emerging technologies, you will come out of this experience with first-hand experience identifying and assessing risks related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) based systems within the Financial Services industry. You will gain direct knowledge of risk analysis, control evaluation and testing, policy development, risk reporting, and other associated aspects of risk governance. You can expect exposure to senior risk personnel, business managers, Information Technology teams, and several other disciplines. You’ll learn to support risk management activities to ensure that technology solutions and systems operate within the organization’s risk appetite, while helping to refine processes that manage the company's exposure to technology risk coupled.

Requirements

• An undergraduate student with an expected graduation date between either December 2026 or May/June 2027.
• Area of Study: Information Technology, Business, Finance or related field
• Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Product Suite
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and courage.
• Strong English communication skills both written and spoken required.
• Analytical thinkers with a strong attention to detail.
• Organized and able to manage time and multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work independently on special projects.
• Ability to effectively contribute to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in or exposure to accounting, finance, economics, or business. (Preferred)
• Coursework in or exposure to fundamentals of machine learning / deep learning, software development lifecycle, cloud computing, and cybersecurity (Preferred)
• Foundational understanding of technology risk-awareness and risk management (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support periodic reviews of technology policies, standards, and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and leading industry practices
• Support and actively participate in ‘review and challenge’ activities by: o Analyzing risk artifacts (including risk assessment forms, remediation plans, project documentation, etc.) to identify gaps or emerging issues o Verifying that remediation actions for identified gaps are appropriate, timely, and tracked to closure o Developing actionable feedback / recommendations to strengthen overall risk posture
• Execute ad-hoc reporting and develop materials that translate disparate risk information / insights into decision ready briefs, enabling senior and executive management to monitor Santander’s technology risk posture and prioritize strategic actions
• Stay abreast of emerging AI-based technologies, workflows, architectures, threat vectors, and evolving regulatory guidance

What This Job Offers

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