Operational Risk Intern [2027 Internship Program]
About The Position
As an Operational Risk & Resilience Intern, you will gain exposure to how DTCC identifies, assesses, monitors, reports, escalates, and manages operational risks across the organization. Operational Risk & Resilience partners with business units and corporate functions to help stakeholders understand risk exposures, strengthen decision-making, and support the resilience of critical business processes. You will contribute to risk management activities, reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives while building a practical understanding of operational risk management and resilience in a financial services environment. 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, Operations, 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.
- 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 operational risk assessments monitoring activities, and analysis efforts used to evaluate operational risk exposures.
- Assist with developing and maintaining key metrics, dashboards, and management reporting used to monitor operational risk trends and communicate insights to stakeholders.
- Produce, maintain, and enhance reporting materials, metrics, and analyses that support risk governance and management decision-making.
- Support opportunities to improve risk management processes, reporting capabilities, and operational effectiveness through process reviews and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across business and support functions to support risk initiatives, communicate findings, and contribute to strategic and operational projects.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation.
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Career Level
Intern
