Operational Risk Intern

Endurance Services Limited • New York City, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sompo is seeking an Operational Risk Intern to join its Risk team in the New York, NY office. The internship provides corporate experience and exposure to legal and regulatory frameworks, with an emphasis on how operational risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and managed across a global insurance business. The intern will support risk management activities, including assessments, reporting, and analysis, and contribute to projects that strengthen the company’s operational risk framework and practices.

The Sompo Internship Experience offers hands-on work on projects that contribute to the business, structured professional development, participation in a global Executive Speaker Series, and networking with interns, peers, and leaders. The program is designed to build functional knowledge and broader exposure to the insurance industry and develop skills for a future career.

Requirements

• Be a sophomore or junior enrolled in an accredited university and working toward a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or similar tools.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be able to think critically, analyze information, and contribute ideas.
• Have effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced team environment with shifting priorities.
• Be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Be local to the desired office location or able to secure housing and transportation in the area.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the insurance industry and how the assigned function contributes to organizational success.
• Contribute to team projects, analysis, and reporting.
• Support day-to-day activities and special initiatives within the function.
• Participate in problem-solving and process improvement efforts.
• Communicate effectively with team members and share insights with managers and mentors.
• Support operational risk assessments, reporting, analysis, and projects that strengthen the operational risk framework and risk management practices.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience working on projects that contribute to the business.
• Structured professional development.
• Participation in a global Executive Speaker Series.
• Networking activities with fellow interns, peers, and leaders across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern