Summer Internship Program 2027 - Risk Analyst Intern

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. in London offers a dynamic internship program that combines hands-on work on risk projects with professional development.

You'll build connections, strengthen your analytical and communication skills, and contribute in meaningful ways to risk management. The Risk Analyst Intern will support Model, Credit, and Enterprise Risk teams on risk metrics, model validation, and credit review activities.

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year bachelor's student in Finance, Risk, or a technical field.
• Strong data analytical skills with ability to manipulate large datasets using Python or other languages.
• Interest in financial markets and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk metrics, contribute to key projects, and prepare reports for senior leadership
• Contribute to operational risk assessment of key business processes
• Review regulatory initiatives affecting ICE Clear Europe and identify emerging risks
• Use Python and SQL to build and run risk metrics and maintain the operational risk database
• Support independent model validation through quantitative analysis and testing
• Work with senior team on credit reviews and due diligence for clearing members and banks

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Financial risk

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Risk/Tech (penultimate year)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The ICE Internship Program offers a dynamic opportunity to combine hands-on, impactful work on projects that shape our business, alongside practical career and professional development. You'll build meaningful connections, strengthen your interpersonal skills, and contribute in ways that truly make a difference.

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll participate in weekly sessions led by industry leaders, connect with fellow interns, and deepen your understanding of the financial services, technology, and mortgage industries.

The Risk Analyst Intern will support the Model, Credit, and Enterprise Risk teams, contributing to risk metrics, model validation, and credit review activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk metrics, contribute to key projects, and prepare reports for senior leadership

• Contribute to operational risk assessment of key business processes

• Review regulatory initiatives to assess impact on ICE Clear Europe and identify emerging risks through stakeholder and external surveys

• Use Python and SQL to build and run risk metrics and tests, and maintain the operational risk database

• Support independent model validation through quantitative analysis, testing, and assessment of risk models

• Work with senior team members on credit reviews and due diligence for clearing members, banks, and other financial institutions

Knowledge and Experience

• Applicant must be studying in their penultimate year of a bachelor's degree (Finance, Risk, or a technical discipline)

• Solid data analytical skills, with the ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets using Python or other programming languages

• Strong interest in financial markets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Internship Program Schedule

Internships start on 28 June 2027 and run until 10 September 2027.

Please note: Interns should be available to work full-time, 5 days a week, at our London office for the entire duration of the internship program. Partial participation or alternate dates cannot be accommodated.