Financial Risk & Governance Intern [2027 Internship Program]
About The Position
As a Financial Risk & Governance Intern, you will gain exposure to DTCC’s approach to identifying, measuring, monitoring, and controlling market, liquidity, and stress testing risks related to the clearing and settlement process. You will support the team’s work across risk monitoring, analysis, reporting, and governance activities while building a practical understanding of how DTCC helps manage risk for its clearing agencies, members, and the broader financial markets. 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 degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or any other related field.
- Expected graduation date: Spring2028
- 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.
- 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 day-to-day risk monitoring activities, including reviewing changes in margin requirements, collateral needs, liquidity usage, and trading activity across member firms.
- Assist with analysis of member activity and trading patterns to help identify trends, emerging risks, or items that may require additional review.
- Develop an understanding of clients’ business and risk profiles to help support risk-related inquiries, internal reporting, and clear communication with stakeholders.
- Help prepare, review, or enhance documentation, reporting, and process materials that support strong governance, controls, and effective risk management.
- Collaborate with team members and internal partners, including areas such as Quantitative Risk Management, Counterparty Credit Risk, and other risk teams, to learn how financial risk is managed across DTCC.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation.
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Career Level
Intern
