Intern - Enterprise Risk Management

Midland States Bank • Effingham, IL

1d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the Risk Management team in strengthening Midland’s risk culture and operational controls. This internship provides exposure to enterprise-wide risk assessments, reporting, and compliance activities. The intern will work with experienced professionals across departments, contributing to projects that enhance governance, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree program in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Risk Management, or a related field, with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute within a collaborative team environment.
• Internship duration: Must be available mid-May through late July 2026.
• Schedule: Must be available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week).
• Must reside locally and report to either the O’Fallon, MO or Effingham, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Support the testing and validation of controls across the enterprise.
• Contribute to the development of enhanced risk management reporting and analytics.
• Participate in the creation of AI use cases and research on emerging technology in risk management practices.
• Assist in leading the annual Business Continuity Plan (BCP) pandemic testing exercise across the organization.
• Collaborate with the ERM team to review and update risk registers, documentation, and frameworks.
• Support department projects focused on regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
• Attend meetings, cross-functional discussions, and ROCI (Risk Oversight & Control Improvement) sessions for professional exposure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Benefits

• comprehensive healthcare
• well-being benefits
• paid family leave
• generous paid time off
• banking perks
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K plan with company match
• opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees