Operational Risk Intern 2027 Internship Program

DTCC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2

Job summary

DTCC is offering an Operational Risk & Resilience Intern role in New Jersey. You will gain exposure to how DTCC identifies, assesses, monitors, reports, escalates, and manages operational risks across the organization.

You will contribute to risk management activities, reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement within a financial services environment. The Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experience with orientation, training, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with leaders

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field.
• Expected graduation Spring 2028.
• Minimum GPA 3.2.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support operational risk assessments, monitoring activities, and analysis to evaluate risk exposures.
• Assist with developing and maintaining key metrics, dashboards, and management reporting for risk trends.
• Produce and enhance reporting materials, metrics, and analyses supporting risk governance and decision-making.
• Help improve risk management processes, reporting capabilities, and operational effectiveness through process reviews and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and support functions to support risk initiatives and strategic projects.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Build Your Future at DTCC

As an Operational Risk & Resilience Intern, you will gain exposure to how DTCC identifies, assesses, monitors, reports, escalates, and manages operational risks across the organization. Operational Risk & Resilience partners with business units and corporate functions to help stakeholders understand risk exposures, strengthen decision-making, and support the resilience of critical business processes. You will contribute to risk management activities, reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives while building a practical understanding of operational risk management and resilience in a financial services environment.

At DTCC, interns contribute to meaningful work while learning how the financial markets operate behind the scenes. You will be part of a structured summer experience that combines team-based project work, training, feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with leaders and peers.

About the Summer Internship Program

The Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experience designed to build a strong foundation for early-career talent. The program includes orientation, training, manager engagement, feedback milestones, networking, and development experiences that help students explore potential full-time career paths, including EDGE where applicable.

What you will gain

• Hands-on work connected to real business priorities, not only observation or administrative tasks.
• Structured orientation and training to help you understand DTCC, the industry, and your business area.
• Manager support, mentorship, peer connection, and opportunities to build your network.
• Development experiences focused on communication, feedback, professional skills, and career readiness.
• Mid-point and final feedback to help you understand your strengths, development areas, and potential next steps.
• Exposure to DTCC culture, values, and community engagement.

What you will do

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the Operational Risk & Resilience team team in executing key risk management processes, developing reporting and metrics, analyzing risk information, and helping stakeholders understand and manage operational risk exposures.

• Support operational risk assessments monitoring activities, and analysis efforts used to evaluate operational risk exposures.
• Assist with developing and maintaining key metrics, dashboards, and management reporting used to monitor operational risk trends and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Produce, maintain, and enhance reporting materials, metrics, and analyses that support risk governance and management decision-making.
• Support opportunities to improve risk management processes, reporting capabilities, and operational effectiveness through process reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and support functions to support risk initiatives, communicate findings, and contribute to strategic and operational projects.

What will help you succeed

Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or any other related field
• Expected graduation date: Spring 2028
• Minimum GPA: 3.2
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred

• Coursework, projects, prior work, internship, student organization, volunteer, or leadership experience related to the role.
• Interest in financial services, technology, operations, risk, data, business, or the specific business area.

What makes you successful

• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to ask questions.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to use feedback and adapt as you learn.
• Collaboration, professionalism, and accountability.

Benefits and work model

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in office and 2 days remote, based on team schedule.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.