Vendor Risk Intern - Hands-on Compliance

Globe Life Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe Life Inc. invites motivated students to join our Vendor Risk Management internship, a hands-on program in the Risk and Compliance team. You will assist with vendor risk assessments, documentation, and regulatory knowledge-building while collaborating with internal partners.

The 10-week summer internship runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, in McKinney, TX, and offers real projects, mentorship, and exposure to risk governance practices used in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of coursework towards a Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of fundamental risk principles and leading practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively under close supervision.
• Knowledge of third-party risk management governance frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform vendor risk assessments for initial due diligence and ongoing oversight.
• Classify third-party vendors and complete inherent/residual risk questionnaires.
• Maintain risk assessment documentation with findings and recommendations.
• Manage third-party data integrity and inventory in the risk tool.
• Prepare dashboards and reports summarizing vendor review results.
• Support monitoring of Key Risk Indicators as directed.
• Collaborate to develop corrective action plans for identified risks.
• Develop working knowledge of applicable third-party vendor regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree coursework in Business / Risk Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Globe Life Inc. invites motivated students to join our Vendor Risk Management internship, a hands-on program in the Risk and Compliance team. You will assist with vendor risk assessments, documentation, and regulatory knowledge-building while collaborating with internal partners.

The 10-week summer internship runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, in McKinney, TX, and offers real projects, mentorship, and exposure to risk governance practices used in the financial services industry.