Risk Management Lead Internships
Risk management lead internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working alongside practitioners, mentorship from working risk professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Education and Banking & Financial Services, with Inter-American Development Bank, Freddie Mac, and Macquarie among the employers posting roles now.
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Marsh McLennan AgencyDescription:
The Marsh Agency Summer Internship is a comprehensive program that will provide students with real world business, risk management and insurance experience .
Learn to apply the concepts you’ve learned in the classroom through project work and client interaction. You’ll also develop professional skills that will serve you the rest of your career. Marsh Agency’s internship program gives students the chance to find their interest and place in the insurance industry. MMA’s goal is to provide our interns with insight into all areas of the insurance industry and act as a springboard into full-time careers in the role you desire.
Interested? Keep reading.
Your goals. Your ambitions. Your definition of success. At Marsh Agency, we believe nothing should stand in your way of making these a reality. As a colleague, you’ll get personal and professional development opportunities, a driven and entrepreneurial team-oriented environment, and leaders at all levels who are committed to maintaining high levels of colleague engagement.
As a part of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), the world’s leading professional services firm in risk, strategy, and people, Marsh Agency colleagues are part of a network of resources and expertise that sets our organization apart from the competition.
Why Marsh Agency?
Employee Appreciation - Our greatest assets are our employees and we reward our staff for their hard work and dedication.
Community Outreach - We encourage our employees to support and serve our local communities.
Our Approach - As part of the Marsh family, we have an arsenal of tools yet still operate with the same local touch.
What You can Expect from Us!
Real Experience - No coffee fetching for you. You’ll complete your assignment, knowing industry career options along with relevant work experience.
Learning Opportunities – We host a series of national webinars that introduce you to our industry and our organization. They’re designed to set you up for success as an emerging professional, and to help you better understand our industry.
Build Connections - You’ll grow your network by working closely with your manager, mentor, and other interns.
Develop Career Skillsets – Our Client Management Interns will work directly with our client management teams…learning the basics of our world-class service program while supporting the actual clients.
Cultivate Industry Relationships - We provide opportunity to meet with a wide variety of our industry partners allowing you to grow your professional network.
We will count on you to...
Support prospecting efforts through pre-meeting research, research meeting note-taking & post-meeting summaries
Support strategies around and management of our prospecting CRM (Salesforce), LinkedIn, pre-call efforts
Support event planning and execution
Support partnership review process
Support general sales initiatives through planning, research and analysis, including:
Client Retention
Lead Generation
Enhancement of the opportunity strategy session experience
What We Need from You!
Previous work experience in either a sales or customer service capacity.
Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student.
Marsh Agency encourages all its colleagues to pursue dreams without limits . We promote curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking and take risks on new ideas. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.
We further believe a business culture that supports a healthy, safe work environment does so by offering the right benefits, programs, policies and opportunities to keep colleagues engaged and productive including: flexible, hybrid work environment, health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. Our organization is no exception. Marsh Agency was named a 2025 Top Workplace and Top Workplace awards for cultural excellence in the areas of professional development and employee well-being.
At Marsh Agency, your future is limitless. For more information about our company, please visit us at: https://careers.marsh.com/global/en/search-results?keywords=
#MMAWest
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Company:
Marsh McLennan AgencyDescription:
The Marsh Agency Summer Internship is a comprehensive program that will provide students with real world business, risk management and insurance experience .
Learn to apply the concepts you’ve learned in the classroom through project work and client interaction. You’ll also develop professional skills that will serve you the rest of your career. Marsh Agency’s internship program gives students the chance to find their interest and place in the insurance industry. MMA’s goal is to provide our interns with insight into all areas of the insurance industry and act as a springboard into full-time careers in the role you desire.
Interested? Keep reading.
Your goals. Your ambitions. Your definition of success. At Marsh Agency, we believe nothing should stand in your way of making these a reality. As a colleague, you’ll get personal and professional development opportunities, a driven and entrepreneurial team-oriented environment, and leaders at all levels who are committed to maintaining high levels of colleague engagement.
As a part of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), the world’s leading professional services firm in risk, strategy, and people, Marsh Agency colleagues are part of a network of resources and expertise that sets our organization apart from the competition.
Why Marsh Agency?
Employee Appreciation - Our greatest assets are our employees and we reward our staff for their hard work and dedication.
Community Outreach - We encourage our employees to support and serve our local communities.
Our Approach - As part of the Marsh family, we have an arsenal of tools yet still operate with the same local touch.
What You can Expect from Us!
Real Experience - No coffee fetching for you. You’ll complete your assignment, knowing industry career options along with relevant work experience.
Learning Opportunities – We host a series of national webinars that introduce you to our industry and our organization. They’re designed to set you up for success as an emerging professional, and to help you better understand our industry.
Build Connections - You’ll grow your network by working closely with your manager, mentor, and other interns.
Develop Career Skillsets – Our Client Management Interns will work directly with our client management teams…learning the basics of our world-class service program while supporting the actual clients.
Cultivate Industry Relationships - We provide opportunity to meet with a wide variety of our industry partners allowing you to grow your professional network.
We will count on you to...
Support prospecting efforts through pre-meeting research, research meeting note-taking & post-meeting summaries
Support strategies around and management of our prospecting CRM (Salesforce), LinkedIn, pre-call efforts
Support event planning and execution
Support partnership review process
Support general sales initiatives through planning, research and analysis, including:
Client Retention
Lead Generation
Enhancement of the opportunity strategy session experience
What We Need from You!
Previous work experience in either a sales or customer service capacity.
Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student.
Marsh Agency encourages all its colleagues to pursue dreams without limits . We promote curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking and take risks on new ideas. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.
We further believe a business culture that supports a healthy, safe work environment does so by offering the right benefits, programs, policies and opportunities to keep colleagues engaged and productive including: flexible, hybrid work environment, health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. Our organization is no exception. Marsh Agency was named a 2025 Top Workplace and Top Workplace awards for cultural excellence in the areas of professional development and employee well-being.
At Marsh Agency, your future is limitless. For more information about our company, please visit us at: https://careers.marsh.com/global/en/search-results?keywords=
#MMAWest
#LI-DNI
Risk Management Lead Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Banking & Financial Services
Tips for Your Risk Management Lead Internship Search
Apply before the rush hits
Large employers open summer risk management lead internship applications in the fall, often months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so roles appear throughout the year. Check listings consistently and apply as soon as a position opens rather than waiting for a single season.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for risk management lead interns evaluate candidates on documented work, not job titles. Put together two or three complete projects, such as a risk assessment, scenario analysis, or compliance case study, that show the tools you used and the decisions you supported. A shareable portfolio or write-up gives recruiters something concrete to assess when your work history is limited.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured risk management programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts that don't recruit on campus, since that combination widens the pool of programs you can realistically reach.
Practice your interview format before the screen
Risk management lead intern interviews typically include case conversations where you walk through how you'd identify, quantify, and prioritize a risk, as well as questions on analytical tools or frameworks relevant to the role. Practice out loud and explain your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you structure a problem as much as the answer you reach.
Target structured risk management programs early
Many large financial institutions, insurers, and consulting firms run cohort-based risk management internship programs designed to train people new to the field, often rotating interns across credit, operational, and market risk functions. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that align with your interests and submit in the first wave of applications.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the risk management lead internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type from the start. Sorting through positions you can't accept wastes time you could spend on applications that actually fit your situation.
Risk Management Lead Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a risk management lead internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented risk assessment, loss analysis, or compliance case study gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person and structured programs are frequently tied to specific universities.
Can a risk management lead internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For risk management lead interns, what drives it most is the quality of your work on real projects, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing, which varies by company. Perform well, ask questions, and treat every deliverable seriously, but keep your full-time search running in parallel rather than counting on a single offer.
When should I apply for risk management lead internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes opening applications in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role opens puts you ahead of the majority of candidates who wait until spring.
Are risk management lead internships paid?
Most professional risk management lead internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some programs also include housing stipends or relocation support. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly on the listing, so you can compare options as you search.
What should a risk management lead internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, naming the tools used and linking to the work where possible, such as a risk model, published analysis, or compliance case study. Add relevant coursework in areas like quantitative methods, finance, or regulatory frameworks. Keep everything to one page, and let the project descriptions show how you think through uncertainty and tradeoffs.
Are there remote risk management lead internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the risk management lead internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you spot a role that fits. Filter by work type as your first step so you're only reviewing positions you can actually commit to.
Can international students get risk management lead 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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