Internship - Operational Risk

DPAM; Brussel; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Degroof Petercam is seeking an Operational Risk Intern to join the Control Execution & Monitoring team. You will support the execution and continuous improvement of internal controls, reporting to the Operational Risk Manager, and collaborate with risk officers across the organization.

The role involves handling predefined controls, documenting outcomes, collecting evidence for audits, and potentially shaping new control designs to strengthen risk management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Business Engineering, Economics or Finance).
• Strong ownership and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable applying structured processes and internal guidelines.
• Capable of contributing to implementation of new controls and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; fluent in English and either French or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Execute predefined operational risk controls based on working instructions.
• Document control execution and outcomes in relevant systems.
• Collect and archive control evidence for audit and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in drafting and updating working instructions.
• Opportunity to design and implement new controls to enhance risk practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Structured processes

Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Engineering, Economics, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Context

Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in operational risk management within a dynamic and collaborative environment? Join Degroof Petercam’s Operational Risk team and contribute to strengthening the bank’s internal control framework. As an intern, you’ll work closely with experienced risk professionals to execute and monitor key controls, support compliance efforts, and help ensure the robustness of our risk processes. We’re looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive individual who’s ready to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast‑paced financial institution.

Context

Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in operational risk management within a dynamic and collaborative environment? Join Degroof Petercam’s Operational Risk team and contribute to strengthening the bank’s internal control framework. As an intern, you’ll work closely with experienced risk professionals to execute and monitor key controls, support compliance efforts, and help ensure the robustness of our risk processes. We’re looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive individual who’s ready to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast‑paced financial institution.

Your position

As an Operational Risk Intern within the Control Execution & Monitoring team at Degroof Petercam, you will contribute to the execution and continuous improvement of our internal control framework. Reporting to the Operational Risk Manager, you will collaborate with risk officers and control owners across the organization to ensure that key controls are properly executed and documented.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Executing predefined operational risk controls based on established working instructions.
• Documenting control execution and outcomes in the appropriate tools and systems.
• Collecting and archiving control evidence to support audit and regulatory compliance.
• Assisting in the drafting and updating of working instructions.

If you demonstrate a high level of autonomy, you may also be involved in the design and implementation of new controls, contributing directly to the enhancement of our risk management practices. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in operational risk, develop a structured and analytical mindset, and contribute to the robustness of the bank’s control environment.

Your profile

We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented intern with a strong interest in risk management and internal controls. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable working with structured processes, and able to follow procedures with precision.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Engineering, Economics, or Finance.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable applying structured processes and adhering to internal guidelines.
• Capable of contributing to the implementation of new controls and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Fluent in French or Dutch, and able to work in English and either French or Dutch.
• Available full‑time or at least 3–4 days per week.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Clear and structured communication.
• Initiative‑driven and solution‑oriented.
• Discreet and respectful of confidentiality.

Our offer

For more than 150 years, Degroof Petercam has been a reference investment house. Entrepreneurship is our DNA, expertise is our fuel. You will become part of a company with highly skilled, talented and passionate experts that aim for nothing less than excellence. The impact of our work goes beyond profit by looking at business from a broader perspective, challenging those who want to intellectually. As a part of Indosuez Wealth Management and Crédit Agricole, we offer our people ongoing learning and development and mobility on an international scale.