Risk and Compliance Intern

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an intern at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program designed to support your early career development. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks while joining internship program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns in the program. Through hands-on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to a dynamic global business, you will begin to see how your interests can grow into a long-term career at Northern Trust. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set, and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college/university, majoring in Finance, Economics, Data Science & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Management Information System, Business Management and Administration, Mathematics, and Computer Science, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Some knowledge of risk and compliance principles, usually acquired through coursework or prior related experience, and are curious to learn more.
• Curious about financial markets and interested in learning more about the financial services industry markets, business operations, administration, data, and execution of a globally systemic important bank.
• Proven analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving, critical and strategic thinking skills through coursework and/or previous internship experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication, results driven based on time sensitive deliverables, time management skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Responsibilities

• Complete, compile, and present high-quality summaries of findings, insights, and recommendations in a concise and professional manner.
• Analyze risk, control, and operational data to develop reporting, dashboards, and metrics that support risk monitoring and decision-making.
• Support Risk project teams in the implementation and enhancement of risk frameworks, controls, governance processes, and regulatory initiatives.
• Leverage data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies to improve risk management processes and operational efficiency.
• Partner with business, risk, and control stakeholders to identify process improvements and support enterprise risk objectives.
• Develop professional skills related to an assigned area of Risk through project work, mentorship, and business unit engagement.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• Paid time off
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Life & accident insurance
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

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