Operational Risk Intern [2026 Internship Program]

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and
supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At
DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're
committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have
the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal
community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world
that we serve.

About our Internship Program:

The Summer Internship Program is a unique and challenging 10-week experience for
diverse, talented, high-performing individuals interested in different aspects
of the financial and technology industry. Contingent upon business needs,
performance and completion of degree, our internship serves as a pipeline to our
full-time early-career program EDGE.

What to expect as a DTCC Intern:

Access to senior leaders
Workshops for skill-building and career development
Participation in employee resource groups
Team volunteering with local charities
A sense of community
Assigned a mentor throughout the summer
A flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The impact you will have in this role:

The Management Control Testing (MCT) & Controls Evaluation Intern will support
the governance and oversight of the enterprise Management Control Testing
program within Operational Risk. The role focuses on control testing governance,
documentation, quality assurance, and reporting activities that support a strong
internal control environment.

This internship provides exposure to second‑line risk oversight, internal
control frameworks, and enterprise governance practices within a regulated
financial services organization.

Requirements

• Candidates must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in the following curriculums: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Operations Management, Economics, or other disciplines focused on internal controls, governance, and process analysis.
• Candidates must have authorization to work permanently in the US without the need for sponsorship (now or in the future)
• Candidates must have minimum of a 3.2 GPA to be considered

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in the financial services industry, with previous internship experience a plus
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Solid communication, negotiation, and relationship management skill
• Knowledge of Excel including pivot tables, charts, and dashboards
• Project management, presentation development, influencing, and public speaking skills

Responsibilities

• Support governance activities for the enterprise Management Control Testing (MCT) program.
• Assist with the review, organization, and maintenance of control testing documentation, policies, standards, and job aids.
• Support quality assurance (QA) reviews to assess adherence to control testing standards and documentation requirements.
• Track control testing results, exceptions, and remediation activities to support reporting and trend analysis.
• Assist with preparation of management reporting materials, including summaries, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support coordination and communication activities related to MCT governance forums and working groups.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives related to control inventories, testing artifacts, and documentation consistency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern