Technology Risk Management Intern, Summer 2027 – St. Louis, MO, US

Mastercard Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Mastercard invites a motivated student to join the Technology Risk Management team as a Summer 2027 intern in St. Louis, MO. You will contribute to the SOC1 program, assisting with internal validation, examining audit evidence, and coordinating with business stakeholders to address control gaps.

This paid internship offers mentorship, networking, and professional development in a global payments company. Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a graduation window between December

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation December 2027–June 2028.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects through academic, extracurricular, internship, or work experiences.
• Exposure to a variety of technical concepts, platforms, or business systems through coursework, projects, or prior internships.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) concepts or tools is preferred.
• Coursework or academic focus in audit, compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field.
• Exposure to enterprise platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or similar business applications is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles, including user access, authentication, and security controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitask management

Technical exposure

IAM basics

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Coursework in audit, compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, information systems

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Technology Risk Management Intern, Summer 2027 – St. Louis, MO, US

Why join Mastercard’s internship program?

Mastercard's internship program offers more than hands-on work. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities.

Mastercard's internship program offers more than hands-on work. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities.

About the team:

The System and Organization controls (SOC1) Program is responsible for the oversight of the annual external assurance obligation. The functional responsibilities include internal validation of control health and/or readiness, review of external audit evidence for completeness and accuracy, assessment of risk and impact for potential issues, and partnering with business stakeholders to address control gaps.

What we’re looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects through academic, extracurricular, internship, or work experiences.
• Exposure to a variety of technical concepts, platforms, or business systems through coursework, projects, or prior internships.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) concepts or tools is preferred.
• Coursework or academic focus in audit, compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field.
• Exposure to enterprise platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or similar business applications is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles, including user access, authentication, and security controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship.For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa(including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role

As an intern, you'll benefit from:

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals and leaders
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns, employees, and senior leaders
• Professional development experiences focused on career growth and skill-building
• Exposure to innovative technologies and global business challenges
• Volunteer, community engagement, and team-building activities
• Many of our interns continue building their careers with Mastercard through full-time opportunities, early career programs, or future internships.

Base Salary: $25-30/hr

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.

In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting.

The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role.

The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include:

• insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.

Mastercard benefits for interns generally include:

• 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.