About the role#
The Security Regulatory Testing team within the Security Governance and Risk division examines transactions and documentation to ensure compliance with regulations. This 12-week summer internship runs from May 2027 to August 2027. You will work on projects that support our security and risk management efforts.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate regulatory testing activities to find repetitive tasks and develop a roadmap for AI use cases.
- Inventory reporting products and metrics to recommend a new framework for data quality and leadership visibility.
- Produce a consolidated mapping model to evaluate relationships between security processes, risks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Shadow staff and leaders from various security and risk functions to understand enterprise issues and incident management.
- Collaborate with security teams to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Assist in the implementation of Enterprise Operational Risk Management policies.
- Support audits and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Report on risk findings and trends to senior management and stakeholders.
- Promote risk awareness and a culture of risk management across the organization.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Risk Management, Accounting, Information Security, or a related field.
- Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Coursework or experience in audit, risk management, compliance, internal controls, or cybersecurity.
- Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks like COSO, NIST, FFIEC, ISO 27001, or COBIT.
- Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) concepts.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL or Power BI.
- Interest in pursuing a career in internal audit, compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship.
- Available locations include Vienna, VA; Pensacola, FL; and Winchester, VA.
- Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
About Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union is a nonprofit financial institution founded in 1933. It serves the Armed Forces, Department of Defense, veterans, and their families. With over 15 million members and more than 25,000 employees, it operates as the largest credit union in the world. The organization maintains its headquarters in Vienna, Virginia, alongside additional campuses in Florida, California, and Virginia.
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