Risk Management Coordinator Internships
Risk management coordinator internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside working risk professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with Marsh Agency, Highmark Health, and Freddie Mac among the employers posting roles now.
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Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
You'll help banks, asset management and insurance organizations own their future by helping them to transform and create new business models to meet changing customer needs and drive sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Interns will support internal audit and risk management engagements for financial institutions, with a strong focus on applying data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and model-driven approaches to enhance audit execution, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. This role is designed for students who combine technical depth with an interest in audit, governance, and risk advisory.
Our Interns join us from a wide range of backgrounds and make an immediate impact working as part of a team committed to developing creative insights, implementing and designing processes, and driving tangible results. Interns receive training and coaching while gaining hands-on experience working independently and in team settings, building effective relationships, and delivering client solutions.
With a solution-oriented mindset, you will collaborate with team members to critically think and problem-solve while executing effective, technology-enabled audit and risk strategies. As an Intern, you will spend your summer working on client projects and participating in team culture initiatives and social events.
Role Focus
This role integrates internal audit, risk management, and regulatory advisory with advanced data analytics and AI, emphasizing the development and application of AI use cases and tools tailored to audit and risk management use cases within financial institutions.
Responsibilities May Include
- Assisting with proposal development, including analytics- and AI-enabled approaches, budgeting, and project timelines for new business opportunities.
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Supporting risk assessment and internal audit planning by:
- Conducting research on client background, business activities, and key risks.
- Assisting in internal audit risk assessments and development of audit plans.
- Preparing materials for audit kick-off meetings and planning sessions.
- Applying data analytics and AI techniques to support audit risk assessments and scoping decisions.
- Assisting in the development of internal audit plans and preparation for client kick-off meetings.
-
Assisting in the end-to-end execution of internal audit projects, including:
- Monitoring scope, risks, and issues.
- Supporting audit fieldwork, documentation, and reporting activities.
- Analyzing differences in policy management, governance structures, and control environments, identifying leading practices for financial institutions.
- Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and assessing their impact on the organization and client operations.
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Supporting updates to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, including:
- Major risk identification and maintenance of risk inventories.
- Documentation of risk taxonomy and governance processes.
-
Supporting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives, including:
- Ensuring governance structures support effective risk and compliance management.
- Assisting with governance training and education related to risk frameworks.
- Supporting technology-enabled projects from a business and governance perspective, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.
- Coordinating with internal audit teams and client stakeholders to support project delivery.
-
Designing, developing, and testing data and AI to support audit and risk management use cases, such as:
- Test case development, anomaly detection, and continuous auditing.
- Risk indicator identification and monitoring.
- Control effectiveness testing and trend analysis.
- Developing and enhancing analytics tools and AI prompts/scripts to automate audit and risk processes.
- Leveraging prominent AI frameworks and libraries to build, evaluate, and refine models used in audit and risk engagements.
- Analyzing differences in policy management, control environment, and governance practices, identifying leading practices across financial institutions.
- Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and assessing their impact on audit scope, risk profiles, and compliance requirements.
- Supporting updates to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, including major risk identification and maintenance of risk inventories.
- Supporting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives, including governance training and education related to risk frameworks.
- Ensuring that technology-enabled audit and risk solutions improve business operations, audit quality, and regulatory compliance.
Hiring Requirements – Qualifications
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Strong performance in a bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience obtained by Spring 2028:
- Finance and Financial Management, Economics, Law, Business Management, Public Policy, Political Science, Operations Management or related disciplines.
- Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Data Mining, Information Science, Information System Management, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, and/or related disciplines with strong data analytics or AI coursework.
- Strong conceptual, critical thinking, analytical, professional judgement, and practical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
- Initiative, professionalism, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- U.S work authorization is required.
- Must be available for a June 2027 start date. Location: Washington, D.C.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience or certification exposure to data analytics, automation, or artificial intelligence.
- Prior internship experience in consulting, audit, risk advisory, risk management, compliance or financial services.
- Demonstrated experience with prominent AI tools, frameworks and libraries, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras, or similar.
- Familiarity with analytical tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Application Materials
- Current Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
The compensation for this job is $30/hr. The represents a good faith estimate of the rate that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting.
Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.
To learn more about Huron, visit www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
Position Level
InternCountry
United States of AmericaHuron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
You'll help banks, asset management and insurance organizations own their future by helping them to transform and create new business models to meet changing customer needs and drive sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Interns will support internal audit and risk management engagements for financial institutions, with a strong focus on applying data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and model-driven approaches to enhance audit execution, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. This role is designed for students who combine technical depth with an interest in audit, governance, and risk advisory.
Our Interns join us from a wide range of backgrounds and make an immediate impact working as part of a team committed to developing creative insights, implementing and designing processes, and driving tangible results. Interns receive training and coaching while gaining hands-on experience working independently and in team settings, building effective relationships, and delivering client solutions.
With a solution-oriented mindset, you will collaborate with team members to critically think and problem-solve while executing effective, technology-enabled audit and risk strategies. As an Intern, you will spend your summer working on client projects and participating in team culture initiatives and social events.
Role Focus
This role integrates internal audit, risk management, and regulatory advisory with advanced data analytics and AI, emphasizing the development and application of AI use cases and tools tailored to audit and risk management use cases within financial institutions.
Responsibilities May Include
- Assisting with proposal development, including analytics- and AI-enabled approaches, budgeting, and project timelines for new business opportunities.
-
Supporting risk assessment and internal audit planning by:
- Conducting research on client background, business activities, and key risks.
- Assisting in internal audit risk assessments and development of audit plans.
- Preparing materials for audit kick-off meetings and planning sessions.
- Applying data analytics and AI techniques to support audit risk assessments and scoping decisions.
- Assisting in the development of internal audit plans and preparation for client kick-off meetings.
-
Assisting in the end-to-end execution of internal audit projects, including:
- Monitoring scope, risks, and issues.
- Supporting audit fieldwork, documentation, and reporting activities.
- Analyzing differences in policy management, governance structures, and control environments, identifying leading practices for financial institutions.
- Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and assessing their impact on the organization and client operations.
-
Supporting updates to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, including:
- Major risk identification and maintenance of risk inventories.
- Documentation of risk taxonomy and governance processes.
-
Supporting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives, including:
- Ensuring governance structures support effective risk and compliance management.
- Assisting with governance training and education related to risk frameworks.
- Supporting technology-enabled projects from a business and governance perspective, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.
- Coordinating with internal audit teams and client stakeholders to support project delivery.
-
Designing, developing, and testing data and AI to support audit and risk management use cases, such as:
- Test case development, anomaly detection, and continuous auditing.
- Risk indicator identification and monitoring.
- Control effectiveness testing and trend analysis.
- Developing and enhancing analytics tools and AI prompts/scripts to automate audit and risk processes.
- Leveraging prominent AI frameworks and libraries to build, evaluate, and refine models used in audit and risk engagements.
- Analyzing differences in policy management, control environment, and governance practices, identifying leading practices across financial institutions.
- Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and assessing their impact on audit scope, risk profiles, and compliance requirements.
- Supporting updates to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework, including major risk identification and maintenance of risk inventories.
- Supporting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives, including governance training and education related to risk frameworks.
- Ensuring that technology-enabled audit and risk solutions improve business operations, audit quality, and regulatory compliance.
Hiring Requirements – Qualifications
-
Strong performance in a bachelor’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience obtained by Spring 2028:
- Finance and Financial Management, Economics, Law, Business Management, Public Policy, Political Science, Operations Management or related disciplines.
- Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Data Mining, Information Science, Information System Management, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, and/or related disciplines with strong data analytics or AI coursework.
- Strong conceptual, critical thinking, analytical, professional judgement, and practical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
- Initiative, professionalism, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- U.S work authorization is required.
- Must be available for a June 2027 start date. Location: Washington, D.C.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience or certification exposure to data analytics, automation, or artificial intelligence.
- Prior internship experience in consulting, audit, risk advisory, risk management, compliance or financial services.
- Demonstrated experience with prominent AI tools, frameworks and libraries, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras, or similar.
- Familiarity with analytical tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
Application Materials
- Current Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
The compensation for this job is $30/hr. The represents a good faith estimate of the rate that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting.
Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.
To learn more about Huron, visit www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
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Tips for Your Risk Management Coordinator Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers open summer risk management coordinator internship applications in the fall, often six or more months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so check regularly throughout the year rather than waiting for a single hiring season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for risk management coordinator interns expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to assess. Document two or three projects, such as a risk register, a loss-exposure analysis, or a compliance audit case study, and make sure each one shows the tools you used and the conclusions you reached.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what your campus alone surfaces.
Practice your interview format before the first screen
Risk management coordinator intern screens typically involve scenario-based or case-style questions where you walk through how you would identify, assess, and prioritize a risk. Practice your answers out loud, explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through uncertainty as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured rotational programs early
Larger insurers, financial institutions, and corporate risk departments run rotational or cohort internship programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit competitively, often in the fall, and fill their cohorts long before smaller roles close. Identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 22% of the risk management coordinator internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Risk Management Coordinator Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a risk management coordinator internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For risk management coordinator candidates, a documented case study or risk assessment sample gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a risk management coordinator internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for risk management coordinator interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the employer's return-offer timeline early. Position for it by delivering well, but don't count on it when planning your job search.
When should I apply for risk management coordinator internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means risk management coordinator internship openings appear year-round rather than in a single concentrated window.
Are risk management coordinator internships paid?
Most professional risk management coordinator internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there's no single standard. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, making it straightforward to compare options as you search.
What should a risk management coordinator internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and your process, such as a risk register you built, a loss-exposure analysis, or a compliance audit case study. Add relevant coursework in risk, insurance, or business, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote risk management coordinator internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 78% of the risk management coordinator internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a risk management rotational internship program?
Some larger insurers, financial institutions, and corporate risk departments run structured rotational internship programs that move participants through multiple functions, such as claims, underwriting, and enterprise risk, over a single summer. These programs are designed for people new to the field and recruit competitively in the fall, so identify the ones that fit and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get risk management coordinator internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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