IT Risk & Operations COO Intern (Summer 2026)

Santander Holdings USA Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Santander Bank N.A. in Boston, MA, invites ambitious undergrad and graduate students to join the Risk Management – IT Chief Operating Officer internship, starting mid-2026. You will gain hands-on experience across IT governance, reporting, and cross-functional coordination within a major financial institution.

Participants develop professional skills through structured training, leadership exposure, and collaborative projects, preparing for diverse careers in technology and risk management.

Qualifications

• Undergrad or graduate student with an expected graduation date between Dec 2026 and May/June 2027.
• Area of study: Information Systems, MIS, Engineering, Math, Business, or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and courage.
• Strong English communication skills both written and spoken.
• Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Organized and able to manage time and multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft PowerPoints for presentations to senior leaders.
• Review/update Excel documents with attention to detail for accuracy.
• Create/edit Visio workflows detailing business processes.
• Research and draft communications for upcoming releases.
• Special Project work related to strategic initiatives within the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete tasks end-to-end.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Pursuing Information Systems / MIS / Engineering / Math / Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Teams

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Job description

Santander Bank N.A. in Boston, MA, invites ambitious undergrad and graduate students to join the Risk Management – IT Chief Operating Officer internship, starting mid-2026. You will gain hands-on experience across IT governance, reporting, and cross-functional coordination within a major financial institution.

Participants develop professional skills through structured training, leadership exposure, and collaborative projects, preparing for diverse careers in technology and risk management.