Workforce Protection Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Visa’s Internship Program is a 12-week experience involving impactful projects, connections across the organization, communication and business development, and hands-on work in a global environment. The Workforce Protection Intern will support Visa’s Insider Risk team and gain exposure to corporate investigations, threat assessment, and risk intelligence programs. Working alongside experienced professionals, the intern will conduct research, analyze publicly available information, support investigative efforts, and contribute to initiatives designed to identify and mitigate insider threats. The role provides insight into how global organizations assess behavioral, operational, and data-related risks and involves collaboration with partners across Security, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Human Resources. It is suited to students interested in investigations, intelligence analysis, risk management, government affairs, political science, criminology, or related fields. Visa roles require digital fluency, including the ability to use emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work. The position requires at least three days in the office, with the specific days confirmed by the Hiring Manager. Work hours vary according to departmental needs, and travel is required 5–10% of the time. The work is performed in an office setting and includes sitting and standing at a desk, communicating in person and by telephone, and frequently using standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Demonstrate digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools.
- Be able to work in the office at least three days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a degree in Political Science, International Relations, Government, Criminology, Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, or a related discipline.
- Interest in investigations, threat assessment, insider risk, intelligence gathering, or corporate security.
- Experience with or coursework related to open-source intelligence (OSINT), investigative research, behavioral analysis, or risk assessment.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and research skills, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Support Visa’s Insider Risk team.
- Conduct research and analyze publicly available information.
- Support corporate investigative efforts.
- Contribute to initiatives designed to identify and mitigate insider threats.
- Collaborate with partners across Security, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Human Resources.
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Career Level
Intern
