Internship - Risk

StudentJob; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 8,928 - 13,392; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Career guidance

Hybrid work

Laptop provided

Membership in our Internship Community

Job summary

StudentJob in Amsterdam is offering a dynamic internship for master's students ready to engage in the Risk & Compliance sector. This working internship allows you to contribute to real client projects, enhancing your professional skills while working within a team of experts.

The ideal candidate should be a master's student enrolled in a Dutch university, fluent in English, with an interest in banking and consulting. The role includes hybrid work from home and offers multiple benefits including career guidance and internship allowance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a master's student at a Dutch university.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is preferred.
• Affinity with technological, strategic, and consulting trends.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with risk experts on topics such as credit risk, GRC, and controls.
• Conduct research on topics shaping the risk and banking agenda.
• Define and explore a research topic in collaboration with your Accenture mentor.

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, (Innovation) Management, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Engineering

Job description

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Period: 5-6 months
• Hours a week: 40
• Location: ITO office, Amsterdam and hybrid from home
• Start date: September / flexible

THE WORK

Are you a driven master's student ready to explore the dynamic world of consulting, and tackle complex, ever-changing challenges in the Risk & Compliance space?

Are you interested in shaping future financial institutions through innovation, AI and technology? Are you motivated to help clients navigate complex challenges and turn ideas into practical solutions? Are you eager to apply your knowledge to real client situations, gain hands‑on experience, and develop your skills with the support of experienced colleagues? If so, join a team where you can contribute from day one, learn from experienced colleagues, and grow in an open and collaborative environment.

As part of the Financial Services Risk & Compliance team, you will work on topics that matter to banks and other financial institutions, from regulatory change and risk management to AI‑enabled processes, controls, and automation.

This working internship within our Strategy & Consulting – Risk practice will give you the opportunity to work on live client projects while developing your professional skills and in‑depth knowledge of the Financial Services sector. There is also the possibility to combine this with a research thesis, which can be conducted alongside your day‑to‑day work in collaboration with your Accenture mentor.

TEAM

Our people in Strategy & Consulting support clients every day by combining deep industry insight, functional expertise, data, AI and technology. Positioned at the intersection of business and technology, we help design and deliver practical solutions across topics such as operating models, risk & compliance, digital change, and the future workforce.

DAILY TASKS

• Work closely with risk experts across technical topics such as credit risk, GRC and controls, as well as transversal topics like AI‑driven credit processes and risk automation.
• Conduct research on topics that are shaping the risk and banking agenda.
• Research (optional) – Define and explore a research topic in collaboration with your Accenture mentor, aligned with current challenges and trends in the banking risk domain.
• Interested? – Apply with your CV, transcripts (high school, bachelor, master) and motivation letter.

RESEARCH TOPICS

We support research topics across two broad categories – Financial Risk and Non‑Financial Risk – and welcome proposals that fall within or across either domain.

• Financial Risk – Credit Risk, Model Validation & Calibration, Scenario Intelligence & Stress Simulation, Data Risk & Synthetic Data, AI Governance Risk & Ethics
• Non‑Financial Risk – Operational Risk, Controls Automation & Testing, Controls Lifecycle Management, Risk Frameworks Design & Governance, Enterprise Risk & Resilience

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• You are currently a master student enrolled in a Dutch university for the entire duration of the internship.
• You have an academic background in one of the following study areas (e.g. Business Administration, (Innovation) Management, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Engineering, etc.).
• You are fluent in English; Dutch is preferred.
• You have affinity with the latest technological, strategic, and consulting trends.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Extracurricular activities such as a board year or internship.
• Deep interest in the banking domain and risk function.
• Experience in banking or risk.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Strategy & Consulting.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust.
• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset.
• Live a human‑led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
• Lead and transform our clients with technology. Connect with our global network of 785,000 colleagues.
• Benefits including career guidance, internship allowance, a laptop, hybrid work, social activities, real‑life job experience as a consultant, unlimited learning opportunities, and membership in our Internship Community.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our diverse workforce makes us more innovative, creative, and better able to serve our clients and communities.

ACCESSIBILITY

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. If you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. We will be happy to assist you.