Operational Risk Intern

Sompo International • New York, NY

19h • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Sompo is hiring an Operational Risk Intern to join its Risk team. The internship provides corporate experience and exposure to legal and regulatory frameworks, while preparing students for careers in compliance and corporate law. The intern will learn how operational risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and managed across a global insurance business. The role supports risk assessments, reporting, analysis, and projects that strengthen the company's operational risk framework and risk management practices.

The position is based in Sompo's New York, NY office. Interns gain hands-on experience in their assigned function, contribute to business projects, and participate in structured professional development, a global Executive Speaker Series, and networking activities. The program offers functional knowledge and broad exposure to the insurance industry.

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, or Risk Management.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or similar tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to think critically, analyze information, and contribute ideas.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability 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 function contributes to organizational success.
• Contribute to team projects, analysis, and reporting.
• Support the execution of 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 risk assessments, reporting, and analysis, and contribute to projects that strengthen the operational risk framework and risk management practices.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern