About the role#
This is a 12-week internship supporting the Insider Risk team at Visa. You will gain exposure to corporate investigations, threat assessment, and risk intelligence programs. This role offers insight into how global organizations evaluate behavioral, operational, and data-related risks.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research and analyze publicly available information.
- Support investigative efforts and contribute to initiatives that identify and mitigate insider threats.
- Collaborate with partners across Security, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Human Resources.
- Use Generative AI tools to support daily tasks and research.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program with a graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- A degree focus in Political Science, International Relations, Government, Criminology, Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, or a related field.
- Interest in investigations, threat assessment, insider risk, or corporate security.
- Coursework or experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT), investigative research, or behavioral analysis.
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Location & details#
- Location: Foster City, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, with a requirement of at least 3 days in the office.
- Employment: Full time, paid position ($35.00 to $39.00 per hour).
- Travel: 5-10% travel required.
- Sponsorship: Visa will not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
About Visa
Visa operates as a global payments technology company. It manages digital transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities. The company maintains a presence in over 200 countries and territories. It is a public company based in Foster City, California, with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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