Technology Risk & AI Operations Fall Intern

Branch Financial, LLC•Columbus, OH

5d•$25 - $25•Remote

About The Position

As a Technology Risk & AI Operations Intern, you will support Branch's third-party risk management and procurement program - the function responsible for making sure the vendors Branch works with handle our data securely and that purchasing runs through a clear, well-governed process. This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in IT risk management, vendor security assessment, procurement operations, and using AI to supplement and enhance everyday work. Rather than observing from the sidelines, you will own day-to-day vendor risk work, communicate directly with vendors, and help rebuild Branch's procurement workflow during a system migration project. You will use AI tools as a core part of how the work gets done and help document and improve those AI-assisted processes along the way. This is an ideal opportunity for a student with a business or technology background who is interested in both IT risk management and tech/AI enablement, and who wants practical experience that translates into GRC, security, operations, or technology roles. The role is paid at $25/hour, with a flexible schedule of up to 29 hours/week through fall, and is open to part-time or full-time continuation in the winter for the right candidate.

Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, with a business, information systems, or technology background
Interest in IT risk management, cybersecurity/compliance, and tech/AI enablement
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable managing repeatable tasks alongside longer-term projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills - much of this role is vendor-facing
Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Comfortable working in spreadsheets, documents, and technology platforms, with a willingness to learn new systems quickly

Nice To Haves

Curiosity about AI tools and how to apply them to real work is a strong plus
Previous exposure to GRC, audit, procurement, internships, or automation projects is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Run day-to-day third-party risk reviews: collect and review vendor security documentation (SOC 2 reports, trust centers, security questionnaires) and draft assessment summaries for supervisor review
Manage vendor follow-up communications and track open items through resolution
Support new-vendor intake and procurement requests, including triage of the procurement queue
Help migrate Branch's procurement workflow into a new system/procurement module, including documenting the new process
Maintain TPRM trackers (review status, exceptions, renewals) and keep vendor records current
Coordinate with Legal and Privacy on contracts and data processing agreements
Use AI tools and automation as a core part of the workflow, and help document and improve AI-assisted processes
Support tech/AI enablement projects across the security and compliance function as capacity allows