Risk Management Internship

Talcott Financial Group; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Talcott Financial Group invites rising juniors and seniors to join its Risk Internship in Hartford, CT. The ten-week program blends hands-on ERM projects with training on market dynamics and industry fundamentals, plus workshops and networking to support professional growth.

Interns work on risk governance, financial risk oversight, or operational risk Oversight, with guidance from senior leaders and a final project presentation to the team.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Math, Accounting, Insurance or Economics
• GPA of 3.4 or better preferred
• Prior internship experience is preferred
• Innovative and collaborative problem solver with strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Ability to partner with Finance, IT, Actuarial, and Operations
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, including formulas and functions
• General coding language experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist ERM team with projects and risk reporting
• Participate in workshops and leadership sessions
• Present project outcomes to the team at internship end
• Gain exposure to governance and reporting functions within ERM

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Math, Accounting, Insurance or Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Connecticut Office, 1 American Row, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Talcott Financial Group* is an international life insurance group and the industry’s trusted partner for comprehensive risk solutions. Talcott creatively designs and expertly delivers responsive solutions that transfer risk and manage capital in a way that supports the strategic needs of insurers today and into the future.

Talcott Financial Group has a proven track record of well-executed transactions, and the enterprise benefits from its strong financial position with over $130 billion in assets under management, its investment-grade financial strength ratings, and its partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm.

Talcott Financial Group’s two core business platforms include: U.S. based Talcott Resolution and Bermuda and Cayman based Talcott Re.

Overview:

Talcott’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to immerse themselves in real-world challenges. As part of this ten-week fast-paced summer program, interns will engage in meaningful projects guided by training in market dynamics and industry fundamentals. In addition to hands-on learning, Talcott’s internship program offers a comprehensive schedule of educational workshops, peer networking events, and direct exposure to senior leadership, designed to support interns’ personal and professional development.

Talcott's Risk Internship program is designed to give qualified candidates an opportunity to be part of an award-winning Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. During the internship, you will gain first-hand business experience and valuable on-the-job training, have the chance to sharpen your technical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills, and network with risk and actuarial professionals at various levels in the organization. Interns will be placed in one of the following functions within ERM: Risk Governance and Reporting, Financial Risk Oversight, Operational Risk Oversight. At the beginning of the internship, interns will be assigned a project, directly or indirectly linked to ERM’s strategic priorities. They will present to our team at the end of the internship.The selected Risk Intern shall work on a hybrid schedule in our Hartford, CT. office.

Qualifications:

• A rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Math, Accounting, Insurance or Economics
• Candidates with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better will be given preference
• Prior internship experience is preferred
• Innovative and collaborative problem solver
• Independent judgment with strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Ability to partner with other functional areas such as Finance, IT, Actuarial, and Operations
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, including formulas and functions
• Proactive individual and quick learner
• General coding language experience is a plus

Compensation:

This range represents the minimum and maximum annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range. The base pay is based on factors including but not limited to experience, competence, and demonstration of proficiencies essential for the role. The base pay is just one component of Talcott’s total annual compensation for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, long-term incentives and recognition.

*This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

**Talcott Financial Group is an equal employment employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. Talcott Resolution maintains a drug-free workplace. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please go to https://talcott.com/onlineprivacypolicy/onlineprivacypolicy.html

Connecticut Office, 1 American Row, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America