Risk Intern

Community Financial System, Inc.•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

The Risk Intern supports the Third-Party Risk Management Department, primarily by administering the third-party (vendor) monitoring software solution. The role includes generating and analyzing system reports; issuing annual third-party questionnaires, due diligence documentation requests, and business unit questionnaires through system-generated collaborations; tracking received documentation and completing related administrative steps; initiating document workflows for required subject matter specialist reviews; and assigning received documentation according to established oversight and policy compliance requirements. The intern also performs other duties as assigned and must maintain knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, adhere to policies, procedures, and internal controls, and complete job-specific training in a timely manner. During the academic term, hours are flexible, with 15–20 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Be a current college student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree; a business-related area is preferred.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have organizational, analytical, communication, grammar, interpersonal relations, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to multitask, independent judgment, strong analytical and risk assessment skills, adaptability, integrity, ethics, and values.
Demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate and reliable work.
Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, integrity, teamwork and respect for others, responsibility, transparency, and humility.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive non-public information and comply with data privacy and information security policies.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Business or a related area.

Responsibilities

Generate and analyze system reports.
Issue annual third-party questionnaires, due diligence documentation requests, and business unit questionnaires through system-generated collaborations.
Track received documentation and complete related administrative steps.
Initiate document workflows for required subject matter specialist reviews.
Assign received documentation according to established oversight and policy compliance requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and internal controls, and complete job-specific training in a timely manner.