Operational Risk Intern [2027 Internship Program]

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation; Jersey City, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive hourly compensation

Job summary

DTCC is offering an internship in Operational Risk & Resilience in the Jersey City area. This 10-week summer program provides hands-on experience with risk management, reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement within a financial services context.

You will work with the team to develop metrics, dashboards, and management reporting while gaining exposure to how operational risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated across the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or any other related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Operational Risk & Resilience team in executing key risk management processes.
• Develop reporting and metrics to monitor risk information and trends.
• Analyze risk data and help stakeholders understand and manage exposures.
• Produce, maintain, and enhance reporting materials and dashboards for risk governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and support functions on risk initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk management processes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jersey City, NJ, United States and 1 more

Job Info

• Job Identification 214404
• Posting Date 08/25/2026, 08:09 PM
• Locations 570 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US 18301 Bermuda Green Dr, Tampa, FL, 33647, US
• Apply Before 10/01/2026, 08:09 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Salary Range Intern-$27-$40/hour
• FLSA Status Non Exempt

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

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.