Vendor Risk Intern - Summer 2027

Redfin Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket is seeking a Vendor Risk Intern to join the Vendor Risk Governance team. You will assist with due diligence on new vendors, monitor key relationships, and contribute to risk processes while exploring AI-enabled approaches to improve efficiency.

The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to risk professionals, and the chance to work on real projects in a dynamic environment near our Cypress Waters office in Coppell, TX.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, law, or a related field.
• Exposure to legal/compliance/regulatory or accounting controls concepts.
• Experience in project-based or team settings.
• Strong attention to detail with a self-directed work style.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiar with SharePoint.
• Interest in AI tools like Claude.
• Located near the Cypress Waters office in Coppell, TX.

Responsibilities

• Support project and change management efforts.
• Perform gap analysis and provide strategic recommendations to improve vendor risk processes.
• Deliver reports, analyze metrics and summarize information to drive the team's progress.
• Help ensure accuracy and completeness in manual processes and documentation.
• Identify and share creative ideas, including new technologies and AI-enabled approaches, to improve workflows.
• Assist in creating materials and presentations for meetings.
• Learn about the business by attending meetings, huddles and trainings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Self-directed work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Claude AI

Job description

Interns at the Rock Family of Companies gain priceless hands‑on experience. Here, they learn how it feels to be in the workplace, participate in events and become a valuable member of our team.

As a Vendor Risk Intern, you'll join Rocket's Vendor Risk Governance team to help make sure the partners we rely on meet our high standards for security, reliability, and compliance. You'll work alongside experienced risk professionals to perform due diligence on new vendors and keep ongoing watch over our key relationships, and you'll contribute directly to the team's top priorities. This is a hands‑on role where you'll support real projects, sharpen your analytical skills, and explore how new technology, including AI, can make risk work faster and more accurate.

About the role

• Support project and change management efforts.
• Perform gap analysis and contribute strategic recommendations to improve our vendor risk processes
• Deliver reports, analyze metrics and summarize information to help drive our team forward
• Help ensure accuracy and completeness in manual processes and documentation
• Identify and share creative ideas, including new technology and AI‑enabled approaches, to improve how we work
• Assist in creating materials and presentations for meetings
• Learn about our business by attending meetings, huddles and trainings

About you

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (rising Senior) or Master's degree in Business, Law, or a related field
• Exposure to legal, compliance, regulatory, or accounting controls concepts through coursework, internships, or projects
• Experience working in project-based or team-oriented settings
• Self-directed approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, and Word
• Familiarity with SharePoint
• Experience with or curiosity about AI tools such as Claude
• Located within a commutable distance to our Cypress Waters office (Coppell, Texas)

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well‑being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

About us

Rocket is a Detroit‑based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard.

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [e-mail].