Intern, IT Vendor Risk Management

SoFi University•San Francisco, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Vendor Risk Analyst Intern will support the IT Vendor Risk Management team in the day to day execution of supplier risk management activities such as onboarding, ongoing monitoring, due diligence collection, invoicing, and offboarding. They will also work on special projects to enhance current processes followed by the IT Risk Management team to promote operational excellence. The IT Vendor Risk Analyst Intern will play a crucial role in aligning IT Vendor Risk activities with business objectives. You will learn how organizations leverage technology to achieve their goals and gain a broader understanding of business strategy. You will gain practical experience in areas like vendor selection, contract negotiation, risk management, and performance monitoring. The internship will provide a platform to develop essential skills, such as communication, negotiation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project management. The candidate must be available for the entire internship period: Cohort 1: Monday, June 1st, 2026 to Friday, August 21st, 2026 Cohort 2: Monday, June 15th, 2026 to Friday, September 4th, 2026

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited US-based university (working towards a Bachelor’s degree) with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems/Technology Management, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Data Analytics, or have a demonstrated interest in IT, business processes, or supply chain management
Must be returning to school for at least one quarter or semester after the internship
Have no more than 12 months of professional full-time work experience (excluding internships and research assistant roles)
Must be willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area and be available to work in the San Francisco HQ office at a hybrid capacity (2-3x a week)
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Slack, and general collaborative enterprise software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, collaborative mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. Airtable, Google Sheets) is a plus

Responsibilities

Initiate onboarding/offboarding requests in Venminder and Ironclad, track approvals, and ensure completion of required documentation.
Update supplier records and project records in Airtable with contract dates, key contacts, performance metrics, and other key information.
Generate monthly reports on supplier performance, contract renewals, spending, and outstanding risk tasks.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding supplier lifecycle activities
Onboard new suppliers and manage renewals for low risk suppliers
Contribute to the development and implementation of a chargeback model within SoFi
Drive lead-time reduction in supplier lifecycle activities, namely supplier onboarding, supplier renewals, and supplier payment

Benefits

Access to senior leadership, including exclusive Q&A sessions with executives across all functions of SoFi
Exclusive opportunities to deliver a case study to SoFi leaders
Development sessions for career, financial, and professional growth
Opportunities to participate in company wide events like All-Hands and SoFi circles programming
Networking socials to connect with fellow interns
SoFi swag giveaways
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In addition to a unique and challenging professional experience, interns will also receive perks such as invites to Member events, and more!
Personalized Mentorship Program
Fully stocked kitchen (snacks & drinks)