Enterprise Risk Internship

Job Purpose

To provide practical and administrative support to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team while developing a broad understanding of enterprise risk management within a regulated financial services environment. The intern will support the administration and monitoring of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Integrated Assurance Plan (IAP), risk reporting and analysis, and other defined activities across the wider Risk function. As part of a central support model, the role may undertake repeatable activities delegated by other Risk teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration of the Enterprise Risk Management function, including maintaining trackers, action logs, evidence and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monitoring progress against the Integrated Assurance Plan (IAP), following up agreed actions and helping maintain accurate status information.
• Support the maintenance and ongoing embedding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), policies, procedures and associated guidance.
• Assist with risk assessments and risk reviews by gathering information, organising evidence and helping document risks, controls, actions and outcomes.
• Support the preparation of regular risk management information and reports, including collation and validation of data for management and governance reporting.
• Use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other available tools to analyse information and present clear, accurate and concise outputs.
• Undertake research and horizon-scanning activities on emerging risks, regulatory developments and risk-management good practice, escalating relevant findings to the team.
• Support risk-awareness and training activities, including preparation of materials and coordination of communications or sessions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to obtain information, track actions and support the timely delivery of risk activities.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the Enterprise Risk Management team and wider Risk Division as required.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality, accuracy and professional standards when handling business, customer or risk information.
• Contribute ideas and observations that support continuous improvement of risk processes, reporting and ways of working.

Knowledge and Skills

• Currently studying towards a degree or equivalent qualification in a discipline such as risk management, finance, economics, business, mathematics, data or a related subject.
• No previous risk-management experience is required. An interest in financial services, governance, risk or regulation is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Exposure to Power BI or other data-visualisation tools would be advantageous.
• Curious and willing to learn, with an interest in understanding how risks arise and how they are managed.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with information and identify themes, inconsistencies or areas requiring further review.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organised, able to manage priorities and meet agreed deadlines.
• Confident building effective working relationships and collaborating with colleagues across different departments.
• Proactive and solution-orientated, comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance where needed. Assertive and confident to share point of view.
• High standards of integrity, discretion and professionalism.

SHIFT Values

• S - Solution-Driven: Bring solutions to move forward; approach tasks constructively and look for practical ways to improve outcomes.
• H - Heritage / Customer-Oriented: Understand the wider purpose of the organisation and consider customer and stakeholder needs in day-to-day work.
• I - Integrity / Excellence-Driven: Act with Integrity, take ownership of work and aim for accurate, high-quality outputs.
• F - Forward-Thinking / Proactive: Show curiosity, anticipate what may be needed and take appropriate initiative.
• T - Trust / Team Player: Work collaboratively, communicate openly and support colleagues to achieve shared goals.

Individual Conduct Rules

• Acting with integrity.
• Acting with due skill, care, and diligence.
• Being open and cooperative with regulators.
• Treating customers fairly and with respect.
• Observing proper standards of market conduct.
• Ensuring effective control of the firm’s business.

How to apply

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